Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats DC 265 2019 vs Pursuit C 230 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats DC 265 2019 vs Pursuit C 230 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Pursuit C 230 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Pursuit Boats DC 265 2019's 200-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 Boats DC 265 2019 carries 139 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Pursuit C 230 2009. 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 Boats DC 265 2019 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Pursuit C 230 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit Boats DC 265 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit Boats DC 265 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pursuit C 230 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet22.75
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches273
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 7 ft. 7 in. Without T-top: 6 ft. 3 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Single 250 4-stroke: 4,580 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2077.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.458
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.98
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity18
Water capacity9 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelC 23
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee