Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion LS 705i SC 2005 vs Campion S 485 O/B BR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion LS 705i SC 2005 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 LS 705i SC 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 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 LS 705i SC 2005 tips the scales at 455 lbs — 361 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 320 hp, the Campion LS 705i SC 2005 has a 230-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 LS 705i SC 2005 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 LS 705i SC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion LS 705i SC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 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.
General Boat Info
ModelLS 705i SC
ModelS 485 O/B BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches78
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise16℃ (Apex)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail4,550 lbs. (2,068 kg)
Weight - Detail940 lbs. (427 kg)
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - lbs.455
Weight - lbs.94
Height - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.90 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m)
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Inches75
Height - Inches5
Length [deck]Length Centerline: 23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.31
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 1 in. (4.90 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches192
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine max90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5