Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Campion S 485 CD 2006 vs Campion S 545i BR 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Campion S 485 CD 2006 vs Campion S 545i BR 2008 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 S 545i BR 2008 measures 20,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Campion S 485 CD 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Campion S 545i BR 2008 tips the scales at 2 886 lbs - 1 946 lbs less than the Campion S 485 CD 2006 at 940 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 225 hp, the Campion S 545i BR 2008 has a 135-hp advantage over the Campion S 485 CD 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 S 545i BR 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Campion S 485 CD 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Campion S 545i BR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Campion S 545i BR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Campion S 485 CD 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelS 485 CD
ModelS 545i BR
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches92
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (35.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.25 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.75 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail940 lbs. (427 kg)
Weight - Detail2,886 lbs. (1,312 kg)
Weight - kg426.38
Weight - kg1309.07
Weight - lbs.940
Weight - lbs.2886
Height - Detail4 ft. 2 in. (1.27 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 8 in. (1.42 m)
Height - Meters1.27
Height - Meters1.42
Height - Inches50
Height - Inches56
Height [transom]20 in. (.51 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.88
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]16 ft. 1 in. (4.90 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.88 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29.3 gal. (111 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29.3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8