The Pursuit Boats 2870 Center Console 1998 vs Pursuit S 310 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Pursuit S 310 2010 has a 375-hp advantage over the Pursuit Boats 2870 Center Console 1998's 225-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 S 310 2010 carries 26 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Pursuit Boats 2870 Center Console 1998. 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 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Pursuit Boats 2870 Center Console 1998 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.