Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion LS 705i BR 2005 vs Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion LS 705i BR 2005 vs Campion S 565 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 LS 705i BR 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 tips the scales at 4 627 lbs — 4 608 lbs more than the Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006 at 19 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 320 hp, the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 has a 145-hp advantage over the Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006's 175-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 LS 705i BR 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Campion S 565 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 S 565 O/B BR 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion LS 705i BR 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion S 565 O/B BR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion LS 705i BR 2005 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
ModelLS 705i BR
ModelS 565 O/B BR
Model Year2005
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
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise16℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (39.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32.5 in. (82.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Draft [max] - Inches32.5
Weight - Detail4,627 lbs. (2,103 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (864 kg)
Weight - kg2098.77
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.4627
Weight - lbs.19
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Inches75
Height - Inches56
Length [deck]Length Centerline: 23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.31
Length - Meters5.77
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in. (5.77 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches227
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max175 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8