The Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 vs Pursuit SC 365i 2013 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 SC 365i 2013 measures 41,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 at 34,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 tips the scales at 1 775 lbs — 1 683 lbs less 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006's 600-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pursuit SC 365i 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 could be the deciding factor.