The Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 vs Campion LS 645i BR 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 measures 25,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion LS 645i BR 2005 at 21,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 tips the scales at 364 lbs — 327 lbs more than the Campion LS 645i BR 2005 at 37 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 300 hp for the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 and 320 hp for the Campion LS 645i BR 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 carries 104 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Campion LS 645i BR 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion LS 645i BR 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682br SC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion LS 645i BR 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.