Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 vs Pursuit S 310 Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 vs Pursuit S 310 Sport 2008 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 Drummond Sportfish 2006 at 34,0 ft versus Pursuit S 310 Sport 2008 at 31,0 ft. At 92 lbs and 85 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 600 hp for the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 and 600 hp for the Pursuit S 310 Sport 2008. 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 S 310 Sport 2008 carries 26 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 S 310 Sport 2008 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 S 310 Sport 2008 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
Model3480 Drummond Sportfish
ModelS 310 Sport
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 8 ft. 0 in
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.33 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise24.5℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 7 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail9,200 lbs. (w/ twin 250 engines)
Weight - DetailWith Twin 250 Engines: 8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - kg4173.05
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.85
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters9.5
Length overall - Inches413
Length overall - Inches374
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail260 gal. (984 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters984.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max600 hp
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee