Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 vs Pursuit S 280 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 vs Pursuit S 280 2010 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 S 280 2010 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 carries 37 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Pursuit S 280 2010. 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 OS 385 Offshore 2014 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Pursuit S 280 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pursuit Boats OS 385 Offshore 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pursuit S 280 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches336
Beam12.99 ft
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 7 ft. 8 in. Without Hardtop: 6 ft. 3 in
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] - Detail1 ft. 7 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
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 Twin 250 hp Engines: 8,245 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3739.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8245
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity65
Water capacity20 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelS 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee