Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 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.
The Pursuit C 280 2013 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 carries 105 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Pursuit C 280 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 C 280 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit C 280 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit C 280 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pursuit Boats C 238 Center Console 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.33 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m) without pulpit
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detail2.67 ft
Draft [max] - DetailMotors Down: 2 ft. 10 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min1.67 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.92 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m) Without Hardtop: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMotors Up: 1 ft. 7 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Twin 250 hp 4-strokes: 8,510 lbs. (3,860 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3860.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.851
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity9
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelC 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee