Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 vs Campion S 505 BR OB 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 vs Campion S 505 BR OB 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 EX22 DC 2022 measures 22,9 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 505 BR OB 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 tips the scales at 2 880 lbs - 1 600 lbs more than the Campion S 505 BR OB 2005 at 1 280 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 Campion S 505 BR OB 2005 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 carries 71 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Campion S 505 BR OB 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 EX22 DC 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Campion S 505 BR OB 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion Explorer EX22 DC 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion S 505 BR OB 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.90 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (4.98 m)
Length - Feet22.9
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters6.98
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches196
Beam8.60 ft
Beam6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.01
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches79
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches372
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft Min15.00 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement2880.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
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 - Detail1,280 lbs. (582 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg580.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1280
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.30 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches51
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.98
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal. (73 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCampion
Modelnot available
ModelS 505 BR OB
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005