The Pursuit 3480 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 at 34,0 ft versus Pursuit S 310 2011 at 31,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit S 310 2011 tips the scales at 8 873 lbs — 8 780 lbs less than the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 at 93 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 600 hp for the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 and 600 hp for the Pursuit S 310 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit 3480 Center Console 2006 carries 375 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 3480 Center Console 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Pursuit S 310 2011 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 Center Console 2006 could be the deciding factor.