Pursuit – Sport Fishing Mag https://www.sportfishingmag.com Sport Fishing is the leading saltwater fishing site for boat reviews, fishing gear, saltwater fishing tips, photos, videos, and so much more. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:49:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/uploads/2021/09/favicon-spf.png Pursuit – Sport Fishing Mag https://www.sportfishingmag.com 32 32 Pursuit S 358: 2025 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-s-358-2025-boat-buyers-guide/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:49:46 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=58608 The Pursuit S 358 is a fishing machine that is loaded with luxurious creature comforts and offers a solid ride.

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Pursuit S 358 at anchor
Whether paddleboarding with friends or fishing offshore, the S 358 is built to handle it all. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit Boats makes, to exacting yacht standards, high-quality, luxury offshore fishing boats in dual-console, offshore, and sport center-­console formats—all proven and popular layouts—in lengths from 24 to 44 feet.

Made in two state-of-the-art facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida, Pursuit is part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, which also includes recreational and fishing powerboat brands Cobia, Pathfinder, Maverick and Hewes. 

Pursuit’s designers and engineers take great consideration in a boat and its propulsion system that manifests in optimal ride and handling. Hull construction consists of resin-infused fiberglass grid systems, and gelcoat finishes are ultra-premium. 

The company, a boatbuilder for nearly 50 years, crafts its own custom-made components, and touts its helms as “intelligently designed.” Owners and other experts agree and approve: The company received the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s prestigious Innovation Award in 2018, again in 2022, and has earned the NMMA CSI award every year since its inception. 

Pursuit Boats carry five-year hull and deck structural warranties, a five-year blister-free warranty, plus two-year limited warranties. They’re transferable, and resale values are among the industry’s highest for good reason.

Pursuit S 358 bow seating
The custom fiberglass bow table can be raised and lowered by an electric actuator. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit S 358

Pursuit’s S 358, its first-ever 35-foot center-console, joins the S 268, S 378 and S 428 in the company’s Sport line of yacht-standard CCs. 

The S 358 boasts an enclosed head—a sure shortcut into the hearts of many family members. So is the custom fiberglass bow table that can be raised and lowered by an electric actuator to become a table, sun pad or footrest; it also can be lowered flush to the sole to ­create an open-space bow deck.

Standard seating aft includes a split foldaway mezzanine seat whose starboard side folds down to provide access to the entertainment center and its grill, sink, cutting board and refrigerator—without claiming most of the sitting space in the transformation. Also standard is Pursuit’s patented fold-down transom seat. 

At the helm, available in six colors, triple custom seats welcome captain and crew with folding armrests, ­flip-up bolsters, and lumbar support. Handling is made easier with the standard bow thruster and optional joystick-directed Yamaha electrical steering. A standard Garmin package provides navigation, operation and fishing info, and options include FLIR night ­vision, Garmin rear-facing camera, and SiriusXM weather receiver.

Upgrades include cabin air conditioning and heating, generator, Seakeeper 2 gyrostabilizer, underwater lights, and spotlight. Optional sunshade, aft curtains and three-sided enclosure add even more comfort.

Pursuit boats are fishing machines first, and that’s aided in the S 358 by a 32-gallon livewell, 12 rod holders, a tackle center, in-floor insulated fish boxes port and starboard with diaphragm pump-outs, and a 23-gallon transom storage box. Fishing options include hardtop-mounted rod holders, additional transom rod holders, and outriggers.

The standard hullside door makes it easy to slide a large fish onto the deck or to enter the water for a swim. Water access extends to integrated transom platform extensions beyond the engines and a ­four-step telescoping flush-mounted boarding ladder.

A pair of Yamaha 450 XTO engines take the S 358 to a reported top speed of 51.5 mph.

Editor’s Note

Usually, the words “luxury” and “fishing boat” don’t go together, but Pursuit proves that even though the S 358 is a fishing-forward center-­console, there’s no reason those on board can’t feel pampered with creature comforts. Even old anglers will appreciate the posh features. -Alan Jones

Performance Data

Test Power: Twin Yamaha XTO Offshore 450 hp outboards
Test Props: 16 3⁄8″ x 20″ Yamaha XTO OS
Test Load: 20,651 lb.
Test Speed: 29.1 mph at 4,000 rpm
Max Range: 271 miles (10% reserve)

Specifications

LOA:37’4″
Beam:11’4″
Fuel Capacity:343 gal.
Dry Weight With Power:16,618 lb.
Max HP:900
Certifications:NMMA
Powered By:Yamaha

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit OS 325: 2025 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-os-325-2025-boat-buyers-guide/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:49:24 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=58603 The OS 325 combines sleek styling with top-notch performance and serious fishing capabilities.

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Pursuit OS 325 slicing through waves
The OS 325 is equipped to chase fish anywhere. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit Boats makes, to exacting yacht standards, high-quality, luxury offshore fishing boats in dual-console, offshore, and sport center-­console formats—all proven and popular layouts—in lengths from 24 to 44 feet.

Made in two state-of-the-art facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida, Pursuit is part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, which also includes recreational and fishing powerboat brands Cobia, Pathfinder, Maverick and Hewes. 

Pursuit’s designers and engineers take great consideration in a boat and its propulsion system that manifests in optimal ride and handling. Hull construction consists of resin-infused fiberglass grid systems, and gelcoat finishes are ultra-premium. 

The company, a boatbuilder for nearly 50 years, crafts its own custom-made components, and touts its helms as “intelligently designed.” Owners and other experts agree and approve: The company received the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s prestigious Innovation Award in 2018, again in 2022, and has earned the NMMA CSI award every year since its inception. 

Pursuit Boats carry five-year hull and deck structural warranties, a five-year blister-free warranty, plus two-year limited warranties. They’re transferable, and resale values are among the industry’s highest for good reason.

Pursuit OS 325

Pursuit’s popular OS 325 has been so thoroughly redesigned that the company describes it as a new model, commanding fresh attention with its sleek exterior styling and its readiness to channel the power of twin Yamaha F350s into speeds of 52-plus mph.

The bridge deck is fronted by a large, single-piece and optically clear glass windshield beneath a molded-fiberglass full-width hardtop. An L-shaped lounge wraps the captain, with a foldout backrest that allows the portside passenger to face forward easily. A fold-down step provides the captain extra height when standing, or it can be used as a footrest while seated.

The captain is informed by factory-installed Garmin electronics, including twin 16-inch screens; options include a Yamaha Helm Master EX full-maneuverability package. The anchor can be tended from a helm control or a remote in the bow anchor locker, and optional sun pad loungers are available for the bow. In the cockpit, a port hullside door and telescoping ladder are standard.

Galley features that are split between the cabin and cockpit serve both, with a refrigerator in each. Portside, a cockpit entertainment center includes a grill, large sink, folding faucet, and removable cover that provides protection and storage, plus a working space. 

The cabin, finished in ­warm-toned hardwoods, solid stock trim and modern fabrics, is accessed from the bridge deck through the center of the boat. A scissor-style berth makes the switch smoothly from seating to sleeping, and a secondary ­full-size berth aft welcomes visitors. The cabin also contains a private head.

Options include a generator, cabin and/or cockpit heating and air conditioning, additional seating, sunshade, chill plate, spotlight, and underwater lights.

The OS 325 has a dozen rod holders distributed among gunwale, transom and hardtop supports; undergunwale rod storage; a lighted 32-gallon livewell with an Oceana Blue interior; and fish boxes of 27 and 24 gallons each at port and starboard, respectively. You can add optional hardtop-mounted rod holders and/or outriggers. Navigational add-ons include Garmin radar, rear-facing camera, night vision, and SiriusXM weather receiver.

Editor’s Note

Pursuit’s OS 325 is a multitasker boat that doesn’t reveal any weaknesses, whether its owner wants to head offshore for some -serious fishing, hang out with the crowd at the sandbar, or cruise to the Bahamas for a four-day weekend. -Alan Jones

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Twin Yamaha F350 V-6 outboards
  • Test Props: 15 ¼” x 19″ Yamaha SWS II HP
  • Test Load: 16,434 lb.
  • Test Speed: 33.5 mph at 4,000 rpm
  • Max Range: 326 miles (10% reserve)

Specifications

LOA:34’6″
Beam:10’10”
Fuel Capacity:300 gal.
Dry Weight With Power:13,740 lb.
Max HP:700
Certifications:NMMA
Powered By:Yamaha

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit Sport S 378: 2024 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-sport-s-378-2024-boat-buyers-guide/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=53508 The Sport S 378 supports a full day of fishing.

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Pursuit Sport S 378 cutting through chop
In the bow, electric-actuating forward-facing backrests serve as port and starboard seats. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit makes fishing boats in three proven and popular formats: ­dual-console, offshore and sport center-console. The company proudly proclaims that each is built to yacht-quality standards. 

A Pursuit boat and its propulsion system are considered together in design for optimal ride, handling and performance. Hull designs, within which are resin-infused fiberglass grid systems, are distinctive, created with meticulous and innovative techniques. Gelcoat finishes are ultra-premium. The company builds its own custom-made components and calls its helms “intelligently designed.”

Pursuit Boats carry five-year hull and deck structural, and five-year blister-free warranties, plus two-year limited warranties. They’re transferable, and resale values are among the industry’s highest, the company says.

Pursuit received NMMA’s Innovation Award in 2018 and 2022, and has consistently earned the NMMA CSI award. 

Made in Fort Pierce, Florida, Pursuit Boats are part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, which also includes recreational and fishing powerboat brands Cobia, Pathfinder, Maverick and Hewes. 

Pursuit Sport S 378 berth
The air-conditioned cabin offers a TV, a microwave oven, a forward berth, and a pair of side windows. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit Sport S 378

The S 378—one of the most popular members of Pursuit’s award-winning Sport center-console family—blends quality, fishability and versatility. 

This boat’s ample cockpit supports a full day of fishing—until it’s time to relax and socialize. Then, a patented entertainment center, with a sink, a grill, a refrigerator/freezer, a cutting board, power outlets and more, moves into place at the touch of a button. 

Below, the air-conditioned cabin offers a TV, a microwave oven, a forward berth, and a pair of side windows which line up perfectly with the hull side windows affording passengers a water view. The private head has Corian countertops, a vacuum-pump toilet and a shower.

At the helm, one commands the power of triple Yamaha 450 XTO engines from the central adjustable and armrest-equipped seat in the trio of Pursuit’s custom captain’s chairs. The Yamahas are securely mounted on a five-ply infused composite transom system with a patented reinforcement grid. Boating and fishing information is provided by a Garmin electronics package.

In the bow, electric-actuating forward-facing backrests serve as port and starboard seats, while a removable jump seat provides a clear passage forward to additional seating, a table, and a bow sun pad. 

The S 378 has 10 stainless-steel rod holders total in the gunwales, transom and bow. Rods store in gunwale racks, under the hardtop and in the lockable cabin. In the aft gunwale, aluminum reinforcement plates and wiring await downrigger ­installation. A lighted 36-gallon recirculating insulated livewell has a fiberglass lid and an acrylic window. There’s also a cockpit tackle center and two ­41-gallon insulated fish boxes with diaphragm pumps. Fishing options include a second livewell, hardtop rod holders and outriggers.

A Fischer Panda diesel generator with a sound shield provides power, and a SeaKeeper 3 gyrostabilizer and underwater lights are among options.

Editor’s Tip 

While there’s certainly something to be said about the ability to run to the offshore grounds quickly, it’s really nice to have the ability to spend the night there too. You’ll be ready to go as the first rays of false dawn hit, without having to make a long run in the dark. -Joe Albanese, Executive Editor Salt Water Sportsman

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Triple Yamaha 450 XTO engines
  • Test Speed: 29.6 mph at 3,500 rpm
  • Max Range: 288 mi.

Specifications

LOA:40’5″
Beam:12′
Fuel Capacity:427 gal.
Dry Weight With Power:19,870 lb.
Max HP:1,350
Certifications:NMMA
Powered By:Yamaha

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit OS 405: 2024 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-os-405-2024-boat-buyers-guide/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:32:20 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=53511 The OS 405’s deep-V hull slices smoothly through choppy seas.

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Pursuit OS 405 offshore
The OS 405 sports a sleek silhouette. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit makes fishing boats in three proven and popular formats: ­dual-console, offshore and sport center-console. The company proudly proclaims that each is built to yacht-quality standards. 

A Pursuit boat and its propulsion system are considered together in design for optimal ride, handling and performance. Hull designs, within which are resin-infused fiberglass grid systems, are distinctive, created with meticulous and innovative techniques. Gelcoat finishes are ultra-premium. The company builds its own custom-made components and calls its helms “intelligently designed.”

Pursuit Boats carry five-year hull and deck structural, and five-year blister-free warranties, plus two-year limited warranties. They’re transferable, and resale values are among the industry’s highest, the company says.

Pursuit received NMMA’s Innovation Award in 2018 and 2022, and has consistently earned the NMMA CSI award. 

Made in Fort Pierce, Florida, Pursuit Boats are part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, which also includes recreational and fishing powerboat brands Cobia, Pathfinder, Maverick and Hewes. 

Pursuit cockpit seating
Two mezzanine seats and a folding transom seat line the cockpit. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Pursuit OS 405

The second-largest of ­Pursuit’s five-boat Offshore (OS) line, the new OS 405 blends sumptuous overnighting comfort and thrilling bluewater fishing chops. Pursuit says that it raised the bar when it designed the new boat, stretching it out to 43 feet, updating styling and engineering a sleek ­silhouette.

At the bridge deck, a captain and companion ride in style on Stidd seating behind a large single-piece windshield and facing dual 22-inch Garmin MFDs. Side windows provide more weather protection, while hardtop skylights add natural light. 

Power that produces speeds in the mid-50s is provided by a trio of Yamaha XTO 450 outboards overseen by Yamaha Helm Master EX controls and joystick control for docking ease. Flanking the captain and companion is wraparound portside seating with a dining table.

The open, easy-to-maintain cockpit makes a great fishing space. Two mezzanine seats and a folding transom seat line the space. Rod holders are generously apportioned in the transom, gunwales and hardtop, which is also outrigger-ready. A lighted Oceana Blue 50-gallon recirculating livewell keeps bait lively, and when the catch is big, a hullside door welcomes it aboard, where a 75-gallon refrigerator/freezer with a fiberglass lid stands ready. There are also in-cockpit-floor fish boxes of 39 and 50 gallons. 

For rest and recreation, the air-conditioned cabin contains an island-style forward berth that electrically converts to a lounging position and a midcabin guest room, plus a full galley entertainment area with a sink, a microwave, a refrigerator, a 32-inch TV and more. A hanging locker keeps clothes tidy, and a private head features a shower.

No matter the activity—fishing or recreating—boating on the OS 405 is made more pleasant with the standard Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer.

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Triple Yamaha F450 engines
  • Test Speed: 28.5 mph at 3,500 rpm
  • Max Range: 317 mi.

Specifications

LOA:43′
Beam:13′
Fuel Capacity:482 gal.
Dry Weight With Power:25,292 lb.
Max HP:1,350
Certifications:NMMA
Powered By:Yamaha

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit S 428: 2023 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-s-428-2023-boat-buyers-guide/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:33:58 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=51491 The S 428 combines maximum fishability with numerous entertainment amenities.

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Pursuit S 428 offshore
The S 428 is Pursuit’s most powerful boat ever. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Anglers on the chase for big game offshore have been looking to Pursuit Boats to get to the quarry, boat it and return them from distant waters, and the brand has been faithful to them for nearly half a century. Its lineup includes high-quality, luxury offshore center-consoles, dual-consoles and expresses from 23 to 44 feet long. 

Pursuit received NMMA’s prestigious Innovation Award in 2018 and again in 2022 and is one of only a few to have earned the NMMA CSI award since its inception. 

Part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, Pursuit boats are manufactured in two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 395,000 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Pursuit S 428

Pursuit’s S 428, flagship of the company’s popular Sport family, earned Most Innovative Product honors in its Center Console/Walkaround fishing-boat category at the 2022 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.

Nearly 44 feet long to transom and 13 feet wide, and powered by quad Yamaha 425 XTO engines, the S 428 is Pursuit’s most powerful boat ever. The big boat carries an abundance of rod holders, three fish boxes, ample tackle storage and bait-prep areas, plus extra-large fridge and freezer boxes. 

A first for the industry—there’s that innovation again—is a second row of powered, convertible seats beneath the oversize hardtop. At the patented touch of a button, it slides forward to reveal the largest cockpit in its class. 

The boat’s multiple social zones are anchored by multifunction forward lounge seating, a plush aft-facing seat, a spacious and tastefully designed window-rich cabin, an electro-hydraulic hullside beach platform, a fishing-friendly and spacious cockpit, and a well-appointed entertainment center.

Manufacturer’s Remark

We are always seeking ways to advance through innovation while maintaining versatility.

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Quad Yamaha 425 XTO
  • Test Props: 16 3/8” x 21” XTO
  • Test Load: 29,050 lb. including 525 gal. fuel, full water and diesel 
  • Test Speed: 59.3 mph at 6,000 rpm 
  • Max Range: 351 miles (0.71 mpg, 31 mph, 3,500 rpm)

Specs

LOA:43’9″
Beam:13′
Fuel Capacity:547 gal.
Dry Weight:23,600 lb. with power
Max HP:1,700
Certifications:NMMA

Go big or go home! Pursuit’s nearly 44-footer is one of the biggest center-consoles available, giving ­anglers the size needed to eat up rough seas on the way to the offshore grounds. -Joe Albanese, Executive Editor, Salt Water Sportsman

More Info

pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit S 248: 2023 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-s-248-2023-boat-buyers-guide/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:33:29 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=51489 The S248 gets down to business at fishing time.

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Pursuit S 248 nearshore
The S 248 showcases practical styling. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Anglers on the chase for big game offshore have been looking to Pursuit Boats to get to the quarry, boat it and return them from distant waters, and the brand has been faithful to them for nearly half a century. Its lineup includes high-quality, luxury offshore center-consoles, dual-consoles and expresses from 23 to 44 feet long. 

Pursuit received NMMA’s prestigious Innovation Award in 2018 and again in 2022 and is one of only a few to have earned the NMMA CSI award since its inception. 

Part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family, Pursuit boats are manufactured in two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 395,000 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Pursuit S 248

Pursuit’s new S 248 Sport offers the new buyer a gateway to the brand’s storied reputation and a solid bay and nearshore fisher.

The boat’s single Yamaha 300 hp outboard, matched to digital electronic controls and integrated digital electric steering, preserves stern space for access to water and beach and swim-platform storage, and makes fish-boating easier.

The S 248’s features include contoured seats with optional forward-facing backrests, built-in handrails, and in-coaming and underseat storage. The forward console seating opens to a wide doorway entry to a large head/storage area. An optional bow beach boarding ladder provides sandbar access. 

The helm, designed for standing or sitting, tilts aft for access to the works within. Equipped with Garmin electronics, it can accommodate two 12-inch screens.  

With a gracious entertainment area (particularly with the optional, patented fold-down transom seat and optional ski tow bar), the spacious cockpit quickly gets down to business at fishing time, with insulated port and starboard fish boxes; transom and gunwale-mounted rod holders; 24-gallon recirculating, clear-topped transom livewell; and gunwale rod storage.

Manufacturer’s Remark

We are always seeking ways to advance through innovation while maintaining versatility.

Editor’s Recommended Options

  • Power Available: Single Yamaha 300 hp
  • Most Favored Options:
    • Dual 12-inch Garmin electronics package
    • Windlass and stainless-steel anchor upgrade
    • Bow beach boarding ladder
    • Electric marine head system
    • JL Audio premium stereo system
LOA:25’8″
Beam:8’6″
Fuel Capacity:120 gal.
Dry Weight:TBD
Max HP:300
Certifications:NMMA

Editor Says

Pursuit’s integrated transom platform extensions on each side of the outboard look cool and increase square footage of the swim platform plus enable easier fish handling around the motors. It’s a great example of styling that is practical. -Jim Hendricks, Staff Editor Boating and Fishing Group

More Info

pursuitboats.com

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Pursuit S 358: 2022 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-s-358-2022-boat-buyers-guide/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:44:21 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=49860 The S 358 is packed full of angling and entertainment amenities.

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Pursuit S 358 at anchor
The S 358 is built to fish and entertain. Courtesy Pursuit

Yacht quality: Too many boatbuilders cavalierly make the claim. Not Pursuit. Not in a single one of the 15 models it builds in four lines, all of them as well-appointed to fish as to pamper their fishermen—or families and friends in a leisurely cruise or sandbar excursion. 

The Center Console series features a fiberglass hardtop, ample seating, and a bow sun pad that can be removed to reveal a no-skid casting platform.

The Dual Console-series boats have large tempered-glass, beam-to-beam windshields with opening center glass and a wind dam door. In larger models, a head and resting areas are beneath the consoles for longer excursions. 

The Offshore series combines seaworthiness and fishability in express and walkaround offerings, with cruiser-style luxury interior appointments.

The Sport Boat series boasts extra-wide cockpits and oversize hardtops, ready for fishing, cruising and entertaining. Larger models have cooking amenities as well as additional seating, cabins, heads and berths belowdecks.

Pursuit fishing boats are now produced at two large facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida. 

Pursuit S 358 

Pursuit calls the new S 358—its first 35-foot center-console—one of the few center-consoles its size with an enclosed head, as well as the only boat in its class with a split foldaway mezzanine seat, with its starboard side folding down to reveal a fully equipped entertainment center.  

Novel too is the S 358’s fiberglass bow table with synthetic-teak inlay, which can be raised or -lowered by an electric actuator to become a table, a sun pad, a footrest or flush to the deck.

Like its Sport-series siblings, the Pursuit S 358 features an oversize integrated fiberglass hardtop with a tempered safety-glass windshield, a through-stem anchor system and integrated transom extensions.

Angling-minded, the S 358’s open cockpit features a 32-gallon livewell, 12 rod holders, a tackle center, and in-floor insulated fish boxes with pump-outs. 

Manufacturer’s Remark

Pursuit’s desire to deliver the best experience on the water: Unrelenting performance that is built with integrity and a refinement beyond compare.

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Yamaha twin 425 hp
  • Test Props: 16 5/8″ x 19″XTO
  • Test Load: 19,662 lb. 
  • Test Speed: 51.5 mph @ 5900 rpm
  • Max Range: 327 mi. @ 31.8 mph, 4,000 rpm

Specs

LOA: 37’4”
Beam: 11’4”
Fuel Capacity: 343 gal.
Dry Weight: 16,600 lb. with power
Max HP: 850
Certifications: NMMA

Editor Says

From extensive rod and tackle storage to generous livewell and fish-box capacities, anglers will find all they need for a successful day on the water aboard the Pursuit S 358. – Alex Suescun, Executive Editor, Salt Water Sportsman

More Info

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Pursuit DC 246: 2022 Boat Buyers Guide https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boats/pursuit-dc-246-2022-boat-buyers-guide/ Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:44:12 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=49858 The DC 246 features a nimble ride and family fishability.

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Pursuit DC 246 offshore
The bow makes for an impressive social zone. Courtesy Pursuit

Yacht quality: Too many boatbuilders cavalierly make the claim. Not Pursuit. Not in a single one of the 15 models it builds in four lines, all of them as well-appointed to fish as to pamper their fishermen—or families and friends in a leisurely cruise or sandbar excursion. 

The Center Console series features a fiberglass hardtop, ample seating, and a bow sun pad that can be removed to reveal a no-skid casting platform.

The Dual Console-series boats have large tempered-glass, beam-to-beam windshields with opening center glass and a wind dam door. In larger models, a head and resting areas are beneath the consoles for longer excursions. 

The Offshore series combines seaworthiness and fishability in express and walkaround offerings, with cruiser-style luxury interior appointments.

The Sport Boat series boasts extra-wide cockpits and oversize hardtops, ready for fishing, cruising and entertaining. Larger models have cooking amenities as well as additional seating, cabins, heads and berths belowdecks.

Pursuit fishing boats are now produced at two large facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Pursuit DC 246

Pursuit’s popular Dual Console series introduces the new and nimble DC 246. 

Family-friendly and weather-worthy, the DC 246 has the line’s integrated hardtop and tempered–glass windshield with a center opening and security latch, allowing easy coming and going through the boat’s cockpit, helm-area and bow social zones.

The newest—and smallest—member of Pursuit’s Dual Console line features folding transom seating and portside seating with an extendable lounger. Other options include a folding transom seat port side, which combined with the standard seating, creates a spacious L-style lounge.

At the portside console, a large fiberglass -inboard door accesses a head area featuring an easy latch-lock system and wood shelving.

Cockpit seating folds away to reveal the DC 246’s family fishability, with gunwale-mounted rod holders, a 15-gallon recirculating livewell and a 31-gallon insulated transom fish box.

Standard is the new Yamaha F300 with integrated digital electric steering (DES) and HelmMaster EX digital electric throttle and shift control (DTS).

Manufacturer’s Remark

Pursuit’s desire to deliver the best experience on the water: Unrelenting performance that is built with integrity and a refinement beyond compare.

Performance Data

  • Test Power: Yamaha F300
  • Test Props: 15.5″ x 17″ SWS II
  • Test Load: 7,535 lb.
  • Test Speed: 45.0 mph
  • Max Range: 223 mi. @ 33.6 mph, 4,500 rpm

Specs

LOA: 25’8″
Beam: 8’6″
Fuel Capacity: 118 gal.
Dry Weight: 6,138 lb. with power
Max HP: 300
Certifications: NMMA

Editor Says

Pursuit takes great pride in solid construction and premium hardware. Their windshield and hardtop design are unique, integrating glass and support beams in a sleek structure that’s as elegant as durable. – Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large, Boating and Fishing Group

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Pursuit DC 246 Boat Review https://www.sportfishingmag.com/boat-reviews/pursuit-dc-246-boat-review/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=49834 A family dual console that fishes, cruises and tows.

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Pursuit DC 246 on the water
LOA: 25 ft. 8 in.; Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.; Transom Deadrise: 21 deg.; Draft: 1 ft. 9 in.; Dry Weight: 6,138 lb. (w/ engine); Fuel: 118 gal.; Max HP: 300; Base Price: $143,040 (w/ Yamaha Digital F300) Courtesy Pursuit Boats

On my November test day, Pursuit’s new DC 246 demonstrated its sweet design in a washboard chop on the Chesapeake Bay’s broad Chester River. With the digital Yamaha F300 purring, the 246 ran easily at a sweet spot of 30.1 mph, turning 4,500 rpm and achieving 2.2 mpg.

Pursuit’s craftsmanship showed in a solid feel at all speeds; the sharp bottom strakes and broad chines deflected all spray. Even with 21 degrees of transom deadrise, the boat drifted easily, thanks to those steadying chines. 

DC 246 cockpit
While a dual console appeals to families, Pursuit’s heritage is in fishing. The DC 246 comes with a standard 15-gallon well to port, a fish box, and a transom door for boarding big fish. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

With a dual-console layout, the DC 246 naturally speaks to family boating and tow sports. But Pursuit builds fishing boats, and the DC 246 creates no exception. Add the optional hardtop to add four rodholders on the legs and four more on the top’s aft edge to supplement the four in the gunwales. The hardtop and rod holders offer multiple rigging options for trolling, including streaming planer boards.

The 246’s transom holds a 15-gallon, blue, insulated livewell to port and a 31-gallon insulated fish box on the centerline aft. A sturdy transom door to starboard provides access to a broad platform that wraps around the engine. Opt for a wet bar behind the helm seat to add a cutting board and freshwater sink, with a 45-quart Yeti cooler beneath.

Cooler on the DC 246
Add the optional wet bar to add a cutting board, sink and cooler to the cockpit. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

The cockpit offers plenty of space for anglers to jig over a reef or cast to breaking fish while the skipper watches the (optional) Garmin 8612XSV display with Airmar CHIRP thru-hull transducer for charting and fish spotting.

The standard through-stem, galvanized 14-pound plow anchor with 150 feet of 1/2-inch rode and 10 feet of chain provides holding power for bottomfishing trips. A windlass and stainless anchor are optional.

Twin bow lounges, plush helm and companion seats, an innovative aft-facing seat with pullout lounge to port, and folding seats for three at the transom deliver on the family comforts; a rugged but easily removed tow pylon facilitates wakeboarding and tubing. A 60-inch locker under the sole between the consoles stores boards and tow toys.

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DC 246 running in the ocean
Pursuit’s DC 246 ensures that family anglers can spend all day on the water to fish, to picnic, and to cruise — whichever mood hits. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Hull Specs

Base Price: $143,040 (w/ Yamaha Digital F300)
LOA: 25 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Transom Deadrise: 21 deg.
Draft: 1 ft. 9 in.
Dry Weight: 6,138 lb. (w/ engine)
Fuel: 118 gal.
Max HP: 300

Performance

  • Engine: Yamaha Digital F300
  • Load: Two crew, 25 gal. fuel
  • Time to Plane: 2.9 sec.
  • Time to 30 mph: 13.7 sec.
  • Top Speed: 46 mph @ 5,900 rpm
  • Best MPG:  2.2 mpg @ 30.1 mph (4,500 rpm)

Pursuit BoatsFt. Pierce, Florida; 772-462-5515

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Pursuit S 358 Boat Review https://www.sportfishingmag.com/story/boat-reviews/pursuit-s-358-boat-review/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:02:26 +0000 https://www.sportfishingmag.com/?p=48898 Luxury, functionality and performance in a 35-foot center console.

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Pursuit S 358 running offshore
LOA: 37 ft. 4 in.; Beam: 11 ft. 4 in.;Transom Deadrise: 22 deg.; Draft: 2 ft. 5 in.; Dry Weight: 15,600 lb. (w/ engines); Fuel: 343 gal.; Max HP: 850; Base Price: $528,760 (w/ twin Yamaha 425 XTOs/Helm Master EX) Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Some boat builders struggle to match a vessel’s dock appeal to its performance, and to design the layout and functionality demanded by serious anglers and their families, but Pursuit continues to deliver on all those levels. The new S 358 we tested in early October out of Fort Pierce, Florida, demonstrates yet another example.

Anglers will find all they need for a successful day on the water aboard the S 358. Rod storage includes 12 flush-mount holders (eight on the covering boards, four on the transom) and horizontal racks with reel pads below both gunwales. The boat also features a tackle center with storage drawers and removable Plano boxes, a 32-gallon livewell — lighted and recirculating — with aquarium-style window and calming blue interior, and twin 27-gallon, insulated fish boxes with diaphragm discharge pumps. A transom door, outlets for electric reels or downriggers, and aluminum-reinforced downrigger mounting plates further enhance the offshore-fishing capabilities.

Pursuit S 358 helm
Triple-wide helm seating and an expansive dash provide all the comfort and convenience necessary for captain and crew. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Generous seating starts with molded, port and starboard bow seats with insulated storage and an electrically-actuated table and backrests for lounging, and a forward-console double lounger with adjustable backrest and fold-down armrests. At the helm, triple captain chairs come with folding arm-rests and flip-up bolsters — the center chair also features fore, aft and vertical adjustments — and at the transom, a bench for two folds away to clear the cockpit.

Pursuit S 358 transom livewell
The transom bulkhead features a 32-gallon livewell, rod holders, a fish box and a transom door as well as a foldaway bench. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

The well-appointed cabin features a settee that converts into a berth and a private head compartment with storage, vanity, countertop, sink/pull-out shower and porcelain marine toilet. In the cockpit, the entertainment center incorporates a sink with fold-down faucet and removable cutting board, an insulated cooler, an electric grill and a pull-out refrigerator.

Pursuit S 358 cabin
The cabin comes with a private head and a settee that converts into a berth. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Other noteworthy amenities include a JL Audio system with Bluetooth, an aft-tilting helm with a fold-out fiberglass footrest, a dash wide enough for dual 16-inch displays, a bow thruster with joystick control, an anchor locker with a windlass, a through-stem anchor roller and stainless-steel plow anchor, raw and freshwater washdowns, a hot and cold cockpit shower, and LED lighting.

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Twin Yamaha 425 XTOs provide all the juice the S 358 needs to perform at its best. In fact, with a sizeable crew of seven, our test boat topped 51 mph at wide-open throttle, went from 0 to 30 mph in 15 seconds, and proved quite responsive and nimble during a wide range of maneuvers at varying speeds. The smooth ride ensured everyone onboard stayed comfortable, even while taking on sizeable wakes from passing vessels.

Pursuit S 358 bow seating
Plush bow seating gives family members plenty of room to enjoy a day on the water after the fishing is over. Courtesy Pursuit Boats

Hull Specifications

Base Price: $528,760 (w/ twin Yamaha 425 XTOs/Helm Master EX)
LOA: 37 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 4 in.
Draft: 2 ft. 5 in.
Transom Deadrise: 22 deg.
Dry Weight: 15,600 lb. (w/ engines)
Fuel: 343 gal.
Max HP: 850

Performance

  • Engines: Twin Yamaha 425 XTOs
  • Test Load: Seven adults, 257 gal. fuel
  • Time to 30 mph: 15.2 seconds (avg)
  • Top Speed: 51.1 mph @ 5,800 rpm
  • Best MPG: 1.06 mpg @ 31.8 mph and 4,000 rpm

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; 800-947-8778

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