The Pursuit LS 235 2007 vs Pursuit SC 365i 2013 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Pursuit SC 365i 2013 measures 41,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 19,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Pursuit LS 235 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit LS 235 2007 tips the scales at 5 015 lbs — 3 240 lbs more than the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 at 1 775 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 700 hp, the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 has a 400-hp advantage over the Pursuit LS 235 2007's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pursuit SC 365i 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Pursuit LS 235 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit SC 365i 2013 could be the deciding factor.