Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 vs Pursuit C 230 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 vs Pursuit C 230 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 measures 34,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit C 230 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). At 93 lbs and 34 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 600 hp, the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 has a 300-hp advantage over the Pursuit C 230 2007's 300-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 3480 Center Console 2006 carries 375 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Pursuit C 230 2007. 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 Center Console 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Pursuit C 230 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 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 C 230 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model3480 Center Console
ModelC 23
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 8 ft. 0 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24.5℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail9,300 lbs. (w/ twin 250 4-strokes)
Weight - DetailWith Yamaha 250 engine: 3,400 lbs
Weight - kg4218.41
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.93
Weight - lbs.34
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in
Length overall - DetailWithout Pulpit: 22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches413
Length overall - Inches273
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max600 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity9 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Headnot available
HeadPortable
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass