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The Pursuit S 268 is a 27-foot Sport center console that adds twin-engine redundancy and a more serious fishing module without becoming difficult to manage.
The easiest way to understand the Pursuit S 268 is to ask what it does better than a nearby Pursuit. Here, the answer is concrete: Twin F200s, a 28-gallon livewell and twin 28-gallon fish boxes give the 268 a strong fishing case while its 8-foot-9-inch beam remains comparatively easy to berth and store. That makes it a strong match for owners who fish offshore often enough to value twins but still want a relatively narrow, efficient family center console, not for every buyer who happens to like the brand. The boat is 27′ 4″ long, 8′ 9″ wide and roughly 6,770 lb before fuel, water and gear. Its tank holds 139 gal, and the published power ceiling is 400 hp. The S 268 adds redundancy and fishing storage over the 248, but it still lacks the beam, larger head compartment and broad cockpit of the 30-foot S 288. The S 248 changes the equation by offering simpler single-engine ownership and a smaller footprint. The S 288 makes more sense when the buyer wants a 30-foot hull with 24-degree deadrise and much more cockpit room. The DC 286 is the more relevant alternative when the buyer wants more windshield protection and family seating in a slightly larger dual console.
The S 268 is the step for an owner who likes the S 248 concept but wants twin-engine redundancy and more fishing capacity. It stays under 9 feet of beam, which helps preserve a relatively manageable footprint, while twin F200s, larger fish boxes and a 28-gallon livewell make the boat better suited to frequent offshore runs. The jump is meaningful without changing the basic day-boat mission.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
A 21° transom deadrise, 8′ 9″ beam and 2′ 10″ engines-down draft define the basic running geometry of the S 268. Pursuit’s approximate dry figure is 6,770 lb. Once the boat is carrying 139 gal of fuel, people, water and equipment, the real displacement can be much higher. If simpler single-engine ownership and a smaller footprint is consistently more important than what the S 268 delivers, the S 248 is the more honest next step.
A 27-foot-4-inch hull on an 8-foot-9-inch beam is comparatively slender beside the larger Sports. The 21-degree transom should be tested with weight distributed as it will be on a fishing day. Move people forward and aft and see how the boat reacts. The 268’s advantage is not sheer mass; it is a useful balance between offshore shape and a package that remains easier to berth than the 288 and above.
The S 268 is rated to 400 hp and is represented here with twin Yamaha F200. Power selection should be judged against dry weight of about 6,770 lb, a possible 139 gal fuel load and the crew or fishing gear the owner normally carries.
Twin F200s give the S 268 redundancy without a huge horsepower or fuel burden. That can be a smart ownership point for anglers who leave protected water regularly. Make sure both engines have similar hours and service histories, then watch their fuel flow and rpm side by side at cruise. The pair should feel coordinated, not like two separate engines that happen to be bolted to the same transom.
Published fuel capacity on the S 268 is 139 gal. Ownership math changes once the S 268 is loaded. The dry figure is about 6,770 lb, and a full 139 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 268.
Fishing use can make the S 268’s 139 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.
An S 268 should feel predictable before it feels fast. Use the S 248 as a reality check if simpler single-engine ownership and a smaller footprint sounds closer to the owner’s priorities.
For the S 268, 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 Twin F200s, a 28-gallon livewell and twin 28-gallon fish boxes give the 268 a strong fishing case while its 8-foot-9-inch beam remains comparatively easy to berth and store, the benefit should be visible in normal use rather than only in a short high-speed run. If the S 248 better matches the owner’s priorities, compare it in the same water.
The cockpit on an S 268 has to perform two jobs without feeling compromised: it must be comfortable socially and remain useful when the fishing gear comes out. Start with Twin F200 outboards, then use 28-gallon livewell and Twin 28-gallon fish boxes.
Twin 28-gallon fish boxes and a 28-gallon livewell show where the 268 spends its volume. The forward console seat keeps two passengers protected without breaking center-console circulation, and the folding transom seat disappears when the cockpit needs to work. Fish with the layout during the inspection if possible. Rods, tackle and cooler placement reveal more than an empty deck.
28-gallon livewell – The livewell sits at the center of the boat’s fishing utility.
Twin engines add redundancy without pushing the boat into the high-horsepower operating costs of larger center consoles.
Sixty-plus gallons of insulated catch storage is not necessary for every owner, but anglers will use it.
The helm-seat module keeps small fishing gear organized instead of scattered through general storage.
The seat gives passengers a protected place to ride without occupying the bow corners.
The top provides shade, electronics locations and storage while keeping the center-console circulation intact.
The cockpit can shift from family seating to fishing space quickly.
Washdown capability matters after bait, fish and saltwater use.
Electronics are only one part of the S 268 systems story. The buyer should also operate 28-gallon livewell, Forward console seat for two, Folding transom seat and any climate, generator or stabilization equipment installed on the exact boat.
Because the 268 is still relatively straightforward, pump and electronics condition should be easy to isolate. Test livewell fill and drain, both fish-box pump-outs, washdowns, hardtop electronics and every helm display. An offshore fishing boat sees a lot of saltwater, so check connectors and pump mounts in places that remain damp after cleaning.
The S 268 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: 27′ 4″ overall, 8′ 9″ of beam and about 6,770 lb dry before fuel or gear. Account for the outboard engines behind the transom, boarding room, hardtop height and the wet weight created by 139 gal of fuel.
The S 268 is not the model to buy for sleeping aboard. Its value comes from twin-engine day use, fishing space and a manageable beam. Owners who need a head or more protected family space should verify the exact configuration, but a genuine cabin requirement points toward the S 328 or Offshore range rather than stretching the 268 beyond its purpose.
Use the gallery to judge the parts of the S 268 that dimensions alone cannot explain: sightlines, cockpit circulation,
The Pursuit S 268 market should be read as a range rather than a single number. Compare hours, service dates and fault history across the entire twin Yamaha F200 package.
A 268 with good twin-engine records and healthy fishing systems can be a very clean used-boat proposition. The expensive surprise is usually not cosmetic; it is two engines due for catch-up service, pumps that have been ignored or electronics that no longer meet the owner’s needs. Price those items before comparing the boat with a seemingly more expensive S 288.
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The S 248 is the first comparison when the buyer wants simpler single-engine ownership and a smaller footprint. It measures 25′ 8″ overall, carries 120 gal of fuel and is rated to 350 hp. Against the S 268, those differences change more than performance; they change crew space, service burden and where the boat fits physically. Look at the S 288 when the buyer wants a 30-foot hull with 24-degree deadrise and much more cockpit room. The DC 286 belongs on the list when the buyer wants more windshield protection and family seating in a slightly larger dual console. The S 268 should remain the choice only when its own case stays clear after those comparisons: Twin F200s, a 28-gallon livewell and twin 28-gallon fish boxes give the 268 a strong fishing case while its 8-foot-9-inch beam remains comparatively easy to berth and store.
The size comparison with the S 248 is worth putting on paper. The S 268 is 27′ 4″ long with 8′ 9″ of beam, while the S 248 is 25′ 8″ with a 8′ 6″ beam. Fuel capacity is 139 gal versus 120 gal. Those differences can affect dockage and operating cost just as much as they affect cockpit space.
Start an S 268 purchase by confirming what the boat actually is. The S 268 is affordable when the buyer can purchase it and still maintain the systems that made it desirable.
The S 268 earns its place when twins matter but 30 feet does not. If the boat handles the inlet comfortably, carries the fishing crew without clutter and still fits the owner’s storage plan, the 268 may be the efficient answer. If the buyer keeps wanting more cockpit, deeper-V behavior or a side door, the S 288 should be tested before the purchase.
The specifications on this guide describe the current or reference S 268 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 twin Yamaha F200 package and every high-value option that influenced the price.
Once the S 268 has passed the fit, condition and sea-trial tests, the buyer can evaluate financing for the actual boat.
The S 268 is best suited to owners who fish offshore often enough to value twins but still want a relatively narrow,
The S 268 reference dimensions are 27′ 4″ overall, 8′ 9″ of beam, 1′ 10″ draft engines-up and 2′ 10″ engines-down.
The S 268 carries 139 gal of fuel. Range on this boat still depends on the installed twin Yamaha F200 package, cruise
The reference power for the S 268 is twin Yamaha F200, with up to 400 hp. For this exact Pursuit, verify engine serial
The S 268 should be viewed as a day boat: day boat; no overnight berth. For a buyer who wants to sleep aboard
A used S 268 inspection should begin with a cold start, lower units, propellers and complete engine records. On this
The S 248 becomes more relevant when the owner wants simpler single-engine ownership and a smaller footprint. The S
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