Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 vs Pursuit SF 345 Drummond Sportfish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 vs Pursuit SF 345 Drummond Sportfish 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 SF 345 Drummond Sportfish 2008 at 34,0 ft. At 92 lbs and 92 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 700 hp, the Pursuit SF 345 Drummond Sportfish 2008 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.
Both boats are rated for 10 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Pursuit SF 345 Drummond Sportfish 2008 and its 700-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Pursuit 3480 Drummond Sportfish 2006 with its 600-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model3480 Drummond Sportfish
ModelSF 345 Drummond Sportfish
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. (2.37 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise24.5℃
Deadrise24.5℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detail9,200 lbs. (w/ twin 250 engines)
Weight - DetailWith Twin 250 engines: 9,200 lbs. (4,173 kg)
Weight - kg4173.05
Weight - kg4173.05
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.92
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet34
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 5 in. (10.5 m)
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Meters10.49
Length overall - Inches413
Length overall - Inches413
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max600 hp
Engine max700 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee