Campion Allante 545 Review and Specs [Video]

The Allante 545 was the mid-range model in the extremely popular Campion Allante runabout family. This trailerable 20-foot bowrider enjoyed a sporty design, high-quality materials, and many other bells and whistles.

Let’s drill into the details and talk about this top-notch recreation motorboat in detail!

Campion Allante 545 Review

Hull and Top Deck

Canadian Campion Marine introduced the Allante 545 in 1996 but it was discontinued after two years of production.

After a three-year hiatus, she was re-introduced in the early 2000s and remained in production until 2019.

The manufacturer marketed this model with both sterndrive and outboard engine packages under the model names Allante 545i and Allante 545, respectively.

What’s more, this early (1996-1997) generation could be opted with a closed deck bow design as well.

Unlike the predecessor, the 2001-2019 Allante 545 was exclusively available with bowrider top deck architecture.

In most years she was available with sterndrive engines, so in this review, we’ll focus on this variant.

The boat was built on an 18-foot modified V fiberglass hull enjoying the innovative Apex hull design, Kevlar laminate reinforcement, and a full composite transom.

It had a beam of about 8.5 feet and an overall length of 20 feet with the swim platform extension.

This traditional bowrider layout had a walk-thru windshield and two race-inspired swivel bucket seats with flip-up bolsters.

For easy access to the swim platform, the center section of the four-passenger aft bench seat and sun pad cushions were removable.

This walk-thru transom passage was a very neat addition since this feature is typically found on larger boats.

Unique and stylish, the well-designed cockpit had plenty of free space, cushioned side panels, and an abundance of convenience features.

Standard features included clip-in Berber carpet, integrated stainless steel cup holders, handrails, navigation lights, and an audio system.

Storage compartments included under-seat storage units, a removable ice bin, a glovebox, and an in-floor ski locker.

At the helm, you had a molded dash with full instrumentation, sun visor, cup holder, and a racy steering wheel with three metal spokes.

The bow housed a large forward lounge with full wraparound seating and side panel storage compartments.

Depending on the year and engine package, the dry weight of the sterndrive model averaged between 2,700 and 2,900 pounds.

Adding the weight of liquids, gear, and a matching single-axle trailer, you could expect the gross trailering weight of the Allante 545 to be in the neighborhood of 3,500-4,000 pounds.

Engines and Performance

During her long lifespan, the Allante 545 was offered with many different gasoline and diesel power sources.

Available engine packages included smooth and reliable Volvo and MerCruiser sterndrives from 135 up to 225hp.

The most popular of these were arguably the carbureted 4.3L MerCruiser TKS and its multiport fuel-injected variant, the 4.3L MerCruiser MPI.

These V6 marine engines delivered 190 and 220hp, respectively.

Fitted with the former, the Allante 545 topped out in the high 40s and cruised in the mid-20s.

Thanks to its unique design with a 19-degree transom deadrise, the hull offered smooth rides, great stability, and true tracking.

Specifications

The factory specifications of the Campion Allante 545i were as follows (2010 model year):

Dimensions and Capacities (2010)

Length Max	20’ 0”
Centerline	18’ 0”
Beam	7’ 8”
Height	4’ 8”
Deadrise	19° (Apex)
Draft Down	36”
Draft Up	19”
Weight	2,686 lb.
Max HP	225hp
Fuel	29.3 gal.
Max persons	8

Engine Packages (2010)

Manufacturer	Type	Fuel
Volvo	3.0 GS	Gasoline
Volvo	3.0 GXI	Gasoline
Volvo	4.3 GL	Gasoline
Volvo	5.0 GL	Gasoline
Volvo	4.3 GXI	Gasoline
Volvo	D3 – 160 SX	Diesel
Volvo	D3 – 190 SX	Diesel
MerCruiser	3.0L	Gasoline
MerCruiser	3.0L MPI	Gasoline
MerCruiser	4.3L	Gasoline
MerCruiser	4.3L MPI	Gasoline
MerCruiser	5.0L	Gasoline
MerCruiser	Merc 1.7 MS 120 Diesel Alpha	Diesel
MerCruiser	Merc 2.0L Diesel	Diesel

Disclaimer: Specifications are provided for informational purposes only. For further information, please refer to the operator’s manual.

Takeaways

Manufactured from the mid-’90s through the late 2000s, the Campion Allante 545 was a deservedly popular 20-footer runabout.

While the first generation (1996-1997) was offered with both bowrider and closed bow architecture, the latter was discontinued after two years of production.

This nifty and spacious runabout came standard with many innovative design elements and practical features.

She was an ideal choice for both families and watersport enthusiasts since the powerful engine packages could tow a wakeboarder or skier with ease.

The majority of these were sold with 135-225hp sterndrive engines under the name of 545i, but she was also available with outboard engine packages in certain years.

Her reputation for durability means this runabout is still in demand on the used market.

Based on our research, the asking prices of used Allante 545 runabouts typically range from $10,000 up to $20,000.