When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Pursuit C 310 2011 and the Pursuit C 340 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Pursuit C 310 2011 at 31,2 ft versus Pursuit C 340 2008 at 34,0 ft. At 86 lbs and 93 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 C 340 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Pursuit C 310 2011's 600-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 340 2008 carries 375 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Pursuit C 310 2011. 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 340 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Pursuit C 310 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit C 340 2008 could be the deciding factor.