Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion LS 705i SC 2005 vs Campion S 545i BR 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion LS 705i SC 2005 vs Campion S 545i BR 2007 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 22,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 545i BR 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion S 545i BR 2007 tips the scales at 2 886 lbs — 2 431 lbs less than the Campion LS 705i SC 2005 at 455 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 95-hp advantage over the Campion S 545i BR 2007's 225-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 SC 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Campion S 545i BR 2007. 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 545i BR 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion LS 705i SC 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 545i BR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion S 545i BR 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion LS 705i SC 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 SC
ModelS 545i BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20.5 in. (52.1 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches20.5
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail41.5 in. (105.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches41.5
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,550 lbs. (2,068 kg)
Weight - Detail2,886 lbs. (1,312 kg)
Weight - kg2063.84
Weight - kg1309.07
Weight - lbs.455
Weight - lbs.2886
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 - Meters6.15
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69.2 gal. (262 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.3 gal. (111 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8