Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit C 260 2007 vs Pursuit OS 255 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit C 260 2007 vs Pursuit OS 255 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 C 260 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Pursuit OS 255 2008 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit C 260 2007 tips the scales at 677 lbs — 129 lbs more than the Pursuit OS 255 2008 at 548 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 450 hp, the Pursuit C 260 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Pursuit OS 255 2008's 300-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 260 2007 carries 188 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Pursuit OS 255 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 C 260 2007 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Pursuit OS 255 2008 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.71 m)
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Inches111
Beam - Inches105
Bridge clearance - Detailw/T-top: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) w/o Hardtop: 6 ft. 9 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 10 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 3 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.73 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detailw/Twin 225 4-strokes: 6,770 lbs. (3,039 kg)
Weight - DetailWith Single 250 4-stroke: 5,480 lbs. (2,486 kg)
Weight - kg3070.82
Weight - kg2485.68
Weight - lbs.677
Weight - lbs.548
Length - Meters8.7
Length - Meters8.32
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailw/Pulpit: 28 ft. 5 in. (8.7 m) w/o Pulpit: 26 ft. 5 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.32 m) Without Pulpit: 25 ft. 10 in. (7.65 m)
Length overall - Meters8.66
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Inches341
Length overall - Inches327
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal. (855 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal. (490 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max450 hp
Engine max300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard250 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity18 gal. (82 l)
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (45 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal13