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Pursuit Dual Console boats are built for owners who refuse to choose between family cruising and real fishing utility. A full windshield, protected helm and lounge-style seating make the format comfortable, while foldaway seats, livewells, rod storage and fish boxes keep the aft cockpit useful.
Pursuit Dual Console range is for owners who want one boat to handle very different days. The same cockpit may carry children and beach bags in the morning, become an open fishing space in the afternoon, and put everyone behind a windshield when the ride home turns windy. That versatility is the point of the series, but the models do not deliver it at the same ownership scale.
The DC 246 begins with a single Yamaha and an 8-foot-6-inch beam. The DC 286 and DC 306 move into twin-engine offshore use. The DC 326 grows to 10 feet 10 inches of beam and a much larger bridge-deck experience. The DC 365 is a different proposition again: triple power, a 12-foot beam and a cabin that can support a real weekend aboard.
That progression is why a buyer should not start with the biggest Dual Console that fits the budget. Start with the normal crew, the water the boat will run, the amount of fishing space that must stay open and whether anyone will actually sleep aboard. The model that solves those needs with the least unused complexity is usually the better long-term fit.
Float Finance belongs later in that process. First understand the boat and the purchase.
The defining feature is not simply two consoles. It is the protected passage between them and the way Pursuit uses each side of the cockpit for different jobs. Bow lounges, companion seating and hardtop protection make the boats family-friendly, while folding stern seats, livewells, fish boxes and rod storage keep the aft deck from becoming a permanent lounge.
The propulsion step is equally important. A DC 246 buyer maintains one outboard. A DC 286, DC 306 or DC 326 buyer maintains two. The DC 365 carries three. Engine count affects more than top speed: service, propellers, lower units, batteries, fuel burn and the consequences of deferred maintenance all scale with it.
Beam changes the feel of the series almost as much as length. The 246 is 8 feet 6 inches wide; the 286 is 9 feet 6; the 306 is just under 10 feet; the 326 reaches 10 feet 10; and the 365 is a full 12 feet wide. More beam creates social space and storage, but it also changes slips, lifts, over-the-road movement and low-speed windage.
The final dividing line is overnight capability. The smaller boats are day-first platforms with heads or family amenities depending on configuration. The DC 365 adds forward and aft berths and becomes credible for short weekends.
Buyers who expect regular overnight cruising should compare the Offshore series rather than assuming the largest Dual Console replaces a cabin cruiser.
Pursuit’s series names describe different deck and cabin priorities rather than simple trim levels. Compare another
buyers who place overnight cruising and cabin protection ahead of an open bow.
buyers who want maximum fishing circulation and a center-console deck plan.
The range runs from the DC 246 at 25′ 8″ to the DC 365 at 37′ 11″. Read the differences in engine count, beam,
Choose the DC 246 when the ownership plan matters as much as the boat. One engine, a narrower beam and a smaller footprint make it easier to store and operate. It is not the substitute for a 326 or 365; it is the deliberate choice for someone who does not need that scale.
The DC 286 and DC 306 deserve a direct side-by-side look. Both use twin 300s in the reference configurations, but the 306 stretches the cockpit and bow, carries more water and adds fishing and boarding features that matter to owners who spend longer days offshore. If the extra room does not solve a recurring problem, the 286 keeps the package lighter.
The DC 326 is the point where crew comfort becomes a major reason to move up. Its 10-foot-10-inch beam, larger bridge lounge and 300-gallon fuel tank are useful for big family days, but they also require more serious dockage and service planning. The boat should earn that commitment every time it leaves the slip.
The DC 365 should be chosen for its unique mission, not because it is the biggest. A buyer who will use the cabin, triple-engine range, bridge amenities and 12-foot beam can justify the added complexity. Someone who sleeps aboard only once a year may get more value from the 326 and a hotel.
The lightest boat in this set is the DC 246 at about 6,138 lb dry. The heaviest is the DC 365 at about 17,000 lb. That spread is large enough to change service logistics, dockage, fuel use and the kind of waterfront infrastructure an owner needs.
Dual Console ownership cost rises in steps rather than in a smooth line. Moving from one engine to two changes routine service immediately; moving from twins to triples changes it again. Larger tanks make long offshore days easier, but they also put more money and more weight aboard when full.
Storage and dockage deserve an early answer. Measure the slip, lift and route to the water before negotiating a purchase. Hardtop height, engine-up length and beam can matter more than the model number. A boat that physically does not fit the owner’s waterfront setup is the wrong boat regardless of the monthly payment.
Fishing equipment also adds maintenance. Livewell pumps, fish-box macerators, raw-water washdowns, refrigerators, retractable shades and powered seats should be treated as systems that need inspection and eventual service. Premium convenience is valuable when it works and expensive when it has been ignored.
Build affordability around the complete year. service, storage, bottom care if applicable and a reserve for pumps, electronics and powered hardware. The purchase is healthiest when the owner can maintain the boat without protecting the loan payment by deferring service.
These topics help turn a model comparison into a complete purchase plan.
The DC 246 is a 25-foot-8-inch, single-engine boat with an 8-foot-6-inch beam and 118 gallons of fuel. The DC 286
The DC 365 is the clear overnight choice in this set because it adds a forward berth and separate aft berth alongside
The DC 246 has the simplest mechanical package because it uses a single outboard and the narrowest beam in the range.
The DC 306 is almost two feet longer, carries slightly more fuel and fresh water, and adds more fishing and boarding
Yes, especially if fishing circulation is important. The Sport series keeps the helm centered and makes it easier to
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