Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit C 230 2013 vs Pursuit LS 235 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit C 230 2013 vs Pursuit LS 235 2007 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 C 230 2013 at 22,8 ft versus Pursuit LS 235 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit LS 235 2007 tips the scales at 5 015 lbs — 4 557 lbs less than the Pursuit C 230 2013 at 458 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 300 hp, the Pursuit LS 235 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Pursuit C 230 2013's 250-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 230 2013 carries 105 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Pursuit LS 235 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 LS 235 2007 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Pursuit C 230 2013 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top (From Waterline): 7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m) Without T-top (From Waterline): 6 ft. 3 in. (1.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailw/Hardtop: 8 ft. 1 in
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailMotors Up: 1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - DetailMotors Down: 2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 9 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - DetailWith Single 250 4-stroke: 4,580 lbs. (2,077 kg)
Weight - Detail5,015 lbs
Weight - kg2077.45
Weight - kg2274.76
Weight - lbs.458
Weight - lbs.5015
Length - Feet22.75
Length - Feet22
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 22 ft. 9 in. (6.98 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches273
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity9 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail5 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters18.93
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5