Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 vs Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 vs Campion S 485 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 EX20 OB SC 2022 measures 23,0 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 tips the scales at 2 800 lbs — 2 706 lbs more than the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 at 94 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 EX20 OB SC 2022 has a 160-hp advantage over the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer EX20 OB SC 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches192
Beam7.80 ft
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam - Meters2.38
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches78
Draft [max] - Detail35.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters10.67
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches420
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft Min18.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement2800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail940 lbs. (427 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.94
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.88
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 1 in. (4.90 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCampion
Modelnot available
ModelS 485 O/B BR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006