2005 Campion 535 ALLANTE

The Campion 535 Allante is a Canadian-built 18-foot fiberglass runabout/bowrider designed primarily for family recreation, cruising and watersports. It has a relatively deep, performance-oriented hull for its size and was offered with both sterndrive and outboard configurations.

The important thing with a 2005 is that engine configuration matters. The 535 was produced in different configurations, so the exact weight, horsepower and draft can vary. The common bowrider specifications are approximately:

Specs

The important thing with a 2005 is that engine configuration matters. The 535 was produced in different configurations, so the exact weight, horsepower and draft can vary. The common bowrider specifications are approximately:

Specs

• Length: ~17'10"–18'
• Beam: ~7'8"
• Hull: Fiberglass, modified/deep-ish V
• Deadrise: ~16–17°
• Fuel: ~24.3 US gal / 92 L
• Capacity: Up to 7 people
• Maximum horsepower: roughly 135–150 hp, depending on configuration/year
• Weight: approximately 1,800–2,400 lb, depending heavily on sterndrive vs. outboard configuration
• Draft: roughly 15–32" depending on drive position/configuration
• Typical uses: cruising, tubing, waterskiing, swimming and day boating Bboatreviewbank.com+1

Campion used a fiberglass stringer grid, composite transom and reinforced fiberglass construction, and the boat has an integrated swim platform/ladder. NNauticexpo PDF

How it feels on the water

This is one of the more performance-oriented 18-foot runabouts rather than a slow family cruiser. The 535's hull was designed around a combination of acceleration, maneuverability and ride quality. A contemporary test described it as quick to plane with good handling and a hull that works well for watersports. BBaadmagasinet

The cockpit is the main attraction: you get conventional bucket-style helm seating, aft seating, storage and a good amount of open floor space. The bowrider configuration gives you additional seating forward, making it useful for taking a group out for the day.

Ideal buyer

The ideal 535 Allante buyer is someone who wants:

• A family lake boat rather than a dedicated fishing boat.
• Tubing, skiing, wakeboarding and swimming.
• An 18-footer that's reasonably easy to tow and launch.
• A fiberglass hull with a more substantial feel than a small aluminum boat.
• Good performance without moving into a 20–22 ft boat.
• Seating for a family plus friends.
• A boat that can do a little bit of everything.

I'd rate it particularly highly for 2–5 people. Seven is the rated capacity, but an 18-footer becomes pretty crowded with seven adults plus gear.