Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats S 328 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats S 328 2022 vs Pursuit C 280 2008 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 500 hp, the Pursuit C 280 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the Pursuit Boats S 328 2022's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 328 2022 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Pursuit C 280 2008 at 3,0 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 - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - DetailWith Pulpit: 30 ft. 0 in. (9.1 m) Without Pulpit: 28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches36
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.56 m) Without T-top: 6 ft. 6 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Twin 250 4-strokes: 7,150 lbs. (3,243 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3243.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.715
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail234 gal. (886 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
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
ModelC 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee