When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Pursuit OS 345 2013 and the Pursuit OS 385 2012 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 OS 345 2013 at 36,3 ft versus Pursuit OS 385 2012 at 39,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Pursuit OS 385 2012 tips the scales at 18 985 lbs — 17 390 lbs less than the Pursuit OS 345 2013 at 1 595 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 1 050 hp, the Pursuit OS 385 2012 has a 350-hp advantage over the Pursuit OS 345 2013's 700-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 37 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 11 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.