The Pursuit Boats 2470 Center Console 2001 vs Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Pursuit Boats 2470 Center Console 2001's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 2006 carries 234 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Pursuit Boats 2470 Center Console 2001. 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 Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pursuit Boats 2470 Center Console 2001 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit Boats 2870 Walkaround 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pursuit Boats 2470 Center Console 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.