Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pursuit Boats S 328 2022 vs Pursuit OS 285 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pursuit Boats S 328 2022 vs Pursuit OS 285 2012 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 OS 285 2012 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 OS 285 2012 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. (9.14 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. (2.92 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Hardtop: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.56 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] - DetailMotors Up: 1 ft. 9 in. (0.57 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailMotors Down: 2 ft. 6 in. (0.79 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Twin 250 hp 4-strokes: 8,865 lbs. (4,021 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4021.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8865
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 - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters68.14
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal18
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePursuit
Modelnot available
ModelOS 285
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee