Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats Dc 246 Dual Console 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats Dc 246 Dual Console 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 2011 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 2011 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Pursuit Boats Dc 246 Dual Console 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit Boats Dc 246 Dual Console 2022 carries 118 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Pursuit C 280 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 280 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pursuit Boats Dc 246 Dual 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit C 280 2011 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 Dc 246 Dual 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 - Detail25.67 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m) without pulpit
Length - Feet25.67
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches308
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detail2.92 ft
Draft [max] - DetailMotors Down: 2 ft. 10 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min1.75 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 T-top: 7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m) Without T-top: 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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal118
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters446.68
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 capacity18
Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal6
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Liters22.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadManual
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelC 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee