Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 vs Pursuit DC 260 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 vs Pursuit DC 260 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 at 28,0 ft versus Pursuit DC 260 2010 at 25,8 ft. At 5 890 lbs and 5 875 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 has a 100-hp advantage over the Pursuit DC 260 2010's 350-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 2870 Center Console 2006 carries 234 gallons versus 150 gallons in the Pursuit DC 260 2010. 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 2870 Center Console 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pursuit DC 260 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 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 DC 260 2010 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
Model2870 Center Console
ModelDC 260
Model Year2006
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 9 in.
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. 6 in. Without T-top: 7 ft. 0 in.
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 6 in.
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Meters2.29
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inches90
Deadrise22℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in.
Draft [max] - Detail37 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail5,890 lbs. (w/out engines)
Weight - DetailSingle 300 hp: 5,650 lbs. Single 350 hp: 5,875 lbs.
Weight - kg2671.66
Weight - kg2664.85
Weight - lbs.5890
Weight - lbs.5875
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet25.83
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 30 ft. 0 in.
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches310
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.87
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail234 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine max350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal.
Water capacity18.5 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee