Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 vs Campion Svfara SV3 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 against a deep vee Campion Svfara SV3 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 measures 30,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion Svfara SV3 2012 at 25,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 tips the scales at 7 877 lbs — 7 835 lbs more than the Campion Svfara SV3 2012 at 42 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 — 425 hp for the Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 and 420 hp for the Campion Svfara SV3 2012. 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 822i SC 2011 carries 147 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Campion Svfara SV3 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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.
Bottom line: The Campion Explorer 822i SC 2011 at 30,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Campion Svfara SV3 2012 at 25,6 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelExplorer 822i SC
ModelSvfara SV3
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in.(2.9 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19.5°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35.5 in. (90.02 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,877 lbs. (3,572.9 kg)
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg)
Weight - kg3572.94
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - lbs.7877
Weight - lbs.42
Height - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches128
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet30.25
Length - Feet25.58
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 3 in. (9.22 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches307
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail146.5 gal. (554.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters556.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity22 gal. (83 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal. (22.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detail14 gal. (53 l) Grey: 27.3 gal. (103 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27.3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available