Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats S 268 Sport 2022 vs Pursuit DC 235 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats S 268 Sport 2022 vs Pursuit DC 235 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Pursuit DC 235 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Pursuit Boats S 268 Sport 2022'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 S 268 Sport 2022 carries 139 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Pursuit DC 235 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: The Pursuit Boats S 268 Sport 2022 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Pursuit DC 235 2013 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7.01 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches276
Draft [max] - Detail2.83 ft
Draft [max] - DetailMotors Down: 34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min1.83 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.67 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Bimini Top (From Waterline): 7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m) With Windshield: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.24
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches88
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailMotors Up: 17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,580 lbs. (2,077 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2077.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.458
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity2
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelDC 235
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee