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The Pursuit S 248 is a Pursuit’s compact Sport center console, combining single-outboard simplicity with a real hardtop, fish boxes, livewell and family bow seating.
A Pursuit S 248 buyer is not simply choosing a 25′ 8″ Pursuit. This model is a Pursuit’s compact Sport center console, combining single-outboard simplicity with a real hardtop, fish boxes, livewell and family bow seating, which is why it tends to fit anglers and families who want Pursuit build quality in a 25-foot boat that remains manageable for one person to operate and own. Its physical scale is straightforward: 8′ 6″ of beam, approximately 6,050 lb dry weight, 120 gal of fuel and up to 350 hp. The single F350, 120-gallon tank and 8-foot-6-inch beam keep ownership straightforward while the 24-gallon livewell and rod storage preserve the fishing mission. The S 248 is simple and easy to handle, but buyers who run farther offshore may prefer the S 268’s twin engines and extra beam, fuel and livewell capacity. For a cross-shop, start with the S 268 if the buyer wants twin-engine redundancy and more offshore confidence. Move to the DC 246 if the buyer wants more windshield protection and family-lounge flexibility. The S 288 is worth a look when the buyer wants a much larger cockpit and twin F300 propulsion.
The S 248 is a fishing-oriented day boat with a deliberately simple powertrain. One F350, 120 gallons of fuel and an 8-foot-6-inch beam keep the boat approachable while the livewell, fish boxes and rod storage make the fishing credentials real. It is a strong first Pursuit for an owner who wants premium fit and finish but does not want every maintenance task multiplied across two or three engines.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The S 248 uses a 21° transom and a 8′ 6″ beam, drawing about 1′ 10″ with the engines raised and 3′ 0″ with them lowered. Dry weight of roughly 6,050 lb is only the starting point. A full 120 gal fuel load is significant, and cruising gear or fishing equipment adds more. Condition matters more than shine. Then compare that feel with the S 268, particularly if the buyer is attracted to twin-engine redundancy and more offshore confidence.
At 6,050 pounds dry with a 21-degree transom, the S 248 should feel light enough to respond quickly without feeling like a stripped skiff. The sea trial should focus on how the 8-foot-6-inch beam behaves when two or three anglers move to one side and on how the bow rides in short chop. That is more useful than trying to compare its ride directly with a 12-foot-wide S 388.
Pursuit pairs the S 248 with single Yamaha F350 in the reference configuration. Maximum published output is 350 hp. The S 248 also needs a low-speed test. Service cost scales with one engines.
The single F350 is one of the 248’s clearest ownership advantages. Service is concentrated in one engine, but offshore redundancy is also concentrated in one engine. Buyers who regularly run well outside the inlet should be honest about that trade. Keep the motor current, inspect the prop carefully and make sure batteries and fuel filtration are treated as critical reliability items rather than routine conveniences.
The S 248 carries 120 gal of fuel. Ownership math changes once the S 248 is loaded. The dry figure is about 6,050 lb, and a full 120 gal fuel load adds substantial mass before freshwater, people and gear. That wet condition is the one a lift, haul-out yard or transport plan needs to support. Buyers moving up from a smaller boat should confirm those limits before assuming their current infrastructure will carry the S 248.
Fishing use can make the S 248’s 120 gal tank behave differently from a cruising-only boat. A day may combine a fast run offshore, hours of trolling or repositioning, and a run home in rougher afternoon water. Track those modes separately during ownership planning. The result is a more realistic fuel budget and a safer reserve than assuming the entire day happens at the most efficient cruise rpm.
The useful sea trial for an S 248 is not a top-speed demonstration. With 21° at the transom and roughly 6,050 lb of dry weight, the boat has its own rhythm offshore. The S 268 is the comparison to make if the buyer wants twin-engine redundancy and more offshore confidence.
For the S 248, performance has to include the fishing day as well as the run offshore. Test the 21° hull with people and gear aboard, then slow down and see how the boat behaves while trolling, drifting or positioning near a spot. The helm should remain predictable as weight moves around the cockpit. Because The single F350, 120-gallon tank and 8-foot-6-inch beam keep ownership straightforward while the 24-gallon livewell and rod storage preserve the fishing mission, the benefit should be visible in normal use rather than only in a short high-speed run. If the S 268 better matches the owner’s priorities, compare it in the same water.
Walk the S 248 from bow to stern before opening a single locker. Then work through Single Yamaha F350, 24-gallon livewell and Twin in-floor fish boxes.
The 24-gallon livewell, twin fish boxes and under-gunwale rod storage make efficient use of a 25-foot hull. The 45-quart Yeti tray also solves a common small-boat problem by giving the cooler a dedicated home. Bring the longest rods and normal tackle load to the walk-through. If gear fits without taking over the bow seats, the 248 is doing its job well.
24-gallon livewell – The livewell is sized for real fishing rather than occasional bait use.
One engine reduces rigging and service count while still giving the boat 350 horsepower.
Two 11-gallon insulated boxes keep fish out of the seating and cooler space.
Long rods can be carried low and protected instead of living permanently in hardtop holders.
The windshield gives the helm more protection than many small center consoles.
Family seating can disappear when the aft cockpit needs to fish.
The bow stays comfortable for cruising while still carrying gear below.
The S 248 systems check should focus on the equipment that makes this particular model valuable: Single Yamaha F350, Under-gunwale rod storage, Full-height tempered-glass windshield and Bow seating with insulated storage. Begin with the electrical foundation.
The S 248 has fewer large-boat hotel systems to worry about, which lets the inspection focus on electronics, pumps, batteries and optional head equipment. That simplicity is worth preserving. Aftermarket additions should be scrutinized for clean wiring and sealed mounting holes because poorly installed audio or fishing electronics can create more trouble than the factory systems they were meant to supplement.
The S 248 should be planned as a day boat, not bought with the expectation that an occasional sheltered space will turn it into a cruiser. Its storage problem is still substantial: 25′ 8″ overall, 8′ 6″ of beam and about 6,050 lb dry before fuel or gear. Account for the outboard engines behind the transom, boarding room, hardtop height and the wet weight created by 120 gal of fuel.
This is a day boat and should be bought as one. The hardtop and windshield can extend the comfortable weather window, but they do not create an overnight cabin. That clarity is useful. Owners who know they will always sleep ashore can spend their money on fishing electronics, trailer quality and maintenance rather than cabin systems they would rarely use.
Use the gallery to judge the parts of the S 248 that dimensions alone cannot explain: sightlines, cockpit circulation,
On an S 248, a functioning joystick, current electronics package, healthy refrigeration or documented gyro service can justify real money.
S 248 pricing often turns on engine hours, hardtop equipment, electronics and trailer quality. One clean F350 with complete records is easier to assess than a multi-engine package, so missing documentation stands out. A good trailer can also carry meaningful value for an owner who moves the boat regularly. Inspect it with the same seriousness as the hull.
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The S 268 is the first comparison when the buyer wants twin-engine redundancy and more offshore confidence. Against the S 248, those differences change more than performance; they change crew space, service burden and where the boat fits physically. Look at the DC 246 when the buyer wants more windshield protection and family-lounge flexibility. The S 288 belongs on the list when the buyer wants a much larger cockpit and twin F300 propulsion. The S 248 should remain the choice only when its own case stays clear after those comparisons: The single F350, 120-gallon tank and 8-foot-6-inch beam keep ownership straightforward while the 24-gallon livewell and rod storage preserve the fishing mission.
The size comparison with the S 268 is worth putting on paper. The S 248 is 25′ 8″ long with 8′ 6″ of beam, while the S 268 is 27′ 4″ with a 8′ 9″ beam. Fuel capacity is 120 gal versus 139 gal. Those differences can affect dockage and operating cost just as much as they affect cockpit space.
Start an S 248 purchase by confirming what the boat actually is. The S 248 is affordable when the buyer can purchase it and still maintain the systems that made it desirable.
The S 248 should feel like a conscious choice for simplicity. If one engine, manageable beam and an open fishing layout meet the owner’s needs, moving to a larger Sport may add cost without improving the day. If the sea trial leaves the buyer uneasy about single-engine offshore use, the S 268’s twins are the logical comparison before financing the 248.
The specifications on this guide describe the current or reference S 248 configuration used for comparison. Pursuit equipment can change by model year, and engines or options may differ on an individual boat. Before closing, verify the hull identification, the installed single Yamaha F350 package and every high-value option that influenced the price.
Once the S 248 has passed the fit, condition and sea-trial tests, the buyer can evaluate financing for the actual boat.
The S 248 is best suited to anglers and families who want Pursuit build quality in a 25-foot boat that remains
The S 248 reference dimensions are 25′ 8″ overall, 8′ 6″ of beam, 1′ 10″ draft engines-up and 3′ 0″ engines-down.
The S 248 carries 120 gal of fuel. Range on this boat still depends on the installed single Yamaha F350 package,
The reference power for the S 248 is single Yamaha F350, with up to 350 hp. For this exact Pursuit, verify engine
The S 248 should be viewed as a day boat: day boat; no overnight berth. For a buyer who wants to sleep aboard
A used S 248 inspection should begin with a cold start, lower units, propellers and complete engine records. On this
The S 268 becomes more relevant when the owner wants twin-engine redundancy and more offshore confidence. The S 248
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