Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 vs Pursuit C 280 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 vs Pursuit C 280 2007 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 3070 Offshore 2006 at 3,0 ft versus Pursuit C 280 2007 at 3,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 tips the scales at 964 lbs — 249 lbs more than the Pursuit C 280 2007 at 715 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 C 280 2007 tops out at 500 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 C 280 2007 carries 234 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Pursuit 3070 Offshore 2006 and Pursuit C 280 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model3070 Offshore
ModelC 28
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 9 ft. 5 in
Bridge clearance - Detailw/T-top: 8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m) w/o T-top: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail9,640 lbs. (w/ twin 250 4-strokes)
Weight - Detailw/Twin 250 4-strokes: 7,150 lbs. (3,243 kg)
Weight - kg4372.63
Weight - kg3243.18
Weight - lbs.964
Weight - lbs.715
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet3
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailw/Pulpit: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.1 m) w/o Pulpit: 28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches37
Length overall - Inches36
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail310 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail234 gal. (886 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
HeadFiberglass head/shower w/ sump pump
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity3
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass