The Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 vs Pursuit S 310 2011 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 Pursuit S 310 2011 measures 31,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 at 28,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit S 310 2011 tips the scales at 8 873 lbs — 8 284 lbs less than the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 at 589 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 600 hp, the Pursuit S 310 2011 has a 150-hp advantage over the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006's 450-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 26 gallons in the Pursuit S 310 2011. 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 S 310 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Pursuit 2870 Center Console 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit S 310 2011 could be the deciding factor.