Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 vs Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 vs Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006 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 682i SC BRA 2011 measures 25,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 tips the scales at 364 lbs — 346 lbs more than the Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006 at 18 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 carries 104 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006. 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 682i SC BRA 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Campion S 535 O/B BR 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer 682i SC BRA 2011 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 S 535 O/B BR 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelExplorer 682i SC BRA
ModelS 535 O/B BR
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise16℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (38 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (80 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,640 lbs. (1,655 kg)
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Weight - kg1651.07
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.364
Weight - lbs.18
Height - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Meters2.16
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Inches85
Height - Inches56
Length - Feet25.67
Length - Feet17
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 8 in. (8.02 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.39
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.39 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches212
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103.8 gal. (392.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24.3 gal. (92 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters393.68
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103.8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24.3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxSingle: 250 hp Twin: 300 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9
Maximum people7