Matching a modified vee Pursuit C 180 2013 against a deep vee Pursuit OS 255 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pursuit OS 255 2013 measures 27,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit C 180 2013 at 17,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit C 180 2013 tips the scales at 2 275 lbs — 2 214 lbs more than the Pursuit OS 255 2013 at 61 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 350 hp, the Pursuit OS 255 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the Pursuit C 180 2013's 150-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 C 180 2013 carries 47 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Pursuit OS 255 2013. 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 OS 255 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pursuit C 180 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit OS 255 2013 could be the deciding factor.