Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 vs Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 vs Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 measures 34,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 31,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 at 3,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 tips the scales at 964 lbs — 872 lbs more than the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 at 92 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 Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 carries 31 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006. 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 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model3070 Offshore
Model3480 Drummond Sportfish
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 5 in
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 8 ft. 0 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise24.5℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail9,640 lbs. (w/ twin 250 4-strokes)
Weight - Detail9,200 lbs. (w/ twin 250 engines)
Weight - kg4372.63
Weight - kg4173.05
Weight - lbs.964
Weight - lbs.92
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet34
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]With Pulpit: 32 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Inches37
Length overall - Inches413
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
HeadFiberglass head/shower w/ sump pump
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity3
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity30 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal18