When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Pursuit C 340 2009 and the Pursuit LS 345 Drummond Runner 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 340 2009 at 34,3 ft versus Pursuit LS 345 Drummond Runner 2008 at 34,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit LS 345 Drummond Runner 2008 tips the scales at 10 395 lbs — 710 lbs less than the Pursuit C 340 2009 at 9 685 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 700 hp for the Pursuit C 340 2009 and 700 hp for the Pursuit LS 345 Drummond Runner 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit C 340 2009 carries 371 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Pursuit LS 345 Drummond Runner 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 10 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.