Matching a modified vee Campion Explorer 822 SC BRA 2010 against a deep vee Campion Explorer 822i 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Campion Explorer 822 SC BRA 2010 at 30,3 ft versus Campion Explorer 822i 2012 at 30,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 822i 2012 tips the scales at 7 877 lbs — 7 811 lbs less than the Campion Explorer 822 SC BRA 2010 at 66 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 430 hp, the Campion Explorer 822i 2012 has a 80-hp advantage over the Campion Explorer 822 SC BRA 2010's 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 147 gal and 147 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 1 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.