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The Pursuit DC 306 is a 32-foot-class dual console that adds a noticeably larger bow, cockpit and family-utility package without taking the jump to the 326’s wider 10-foot-10-inch beam.
The easiest way to understand the Pursuit DC 306 is to ask what it does better than a nearby Pursuit. Here, the answer is concrete: Its 31-foot-11-inch hull, 224-gallon tank, integrated hardtop and dedicated fishing storage give it more range and practical separation between social and fishing zones than the smaller DCs. That makes it a strong match for families who want a bigger all-day dual console for cruising, watersports and fishing but still value twin-engine simplicity and sub-10-foot beam, not for every buyer who happens to like the brand. The boat is 31′ 11″ long, 9′ 11″ wide and roughly 10,563 lb before fuel, water and gear. Its tank holds 224 gal, and the published power ceiling is 600 hp. Those specifications put it at one of the middle steps in this 5-model group, which affects slip size, service logistics and the amount of boat the owner has to manage around the dock. The 306 offers more usable room than the 286, but buyers who regularly load large crews may still find the 326’s extra beam and lounge space worth the additional weight and dockage. The DC 286 changes the equation by offering a lighter 30-footer with nearly the same horsepower ceiling. The DC 326 makes more sense when the buyer wants a wider and heavier dual console with more social space. The S 328 is the more relevant alternative when the buyer wants a similarly sized center console with greater walkaround fishing access.
The DC 306 is not a dramatic conceptual change from the 286; it is a refinement for buyers who keep finding the smaller boat just short on room. The extra length, slightly wider beam, larger bow and dedicated fishing hardware create more separation between social space and working cockpit. That makes the 306 attractive to families who really do both. Buyers who mostly cruise should decide whether that additional fishing and boarding utility will be used enough to justify the step.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
A 21° transom deadrise, 9′ 11″ beam and 2′ 8″ engines-down draft define the basic running geometry of the DC 306. Pursuit’s approximate dry figure is 10,563 lb. Once the boat is carrying 224 gal of fuel, people, water and equipment, the real displacement can be much higher. If a lighter 30-footer with nearly the same horsepower ceiling is consistently more important than what the DC 306 delivers, the DC 286 is the more honest next step.
At 31 feet 11 inches and just under 10 feet of beam, the 306 begins to occupy a noticeably larger footprint without crossing into the 326’s 10-foot-10-inch width. The sea trial should include a few passengers in the bow because their weight changes the attitude more than an empty test run suggests. Check how the 21-degree hull reacts with tabs and whether the driver can keep a comfortable sightline as the boat accelerates.
The DC 306 is rated to 600 hp and is represented here with twin Yamaha F300. Power selection should be judged against dry weight of about 10,563 lb, a possible 224 gal fuel load and the crew or fishing gear the owner normally carries.
Twin F300s have a different job here than on the 286 because the 306 carries more structure, more freshwater and more cockpit equipment. A loaded test is important. The engines should bring the boat onto plane without feeling labored and settle at a cruise that does not require excessive throttle. If the boat feels slow with normal people and gear, inspect propellers, bottom condition and engine health before assuming the extra length is responsible.
With 224 gal of fuel capacity, the DC 306 can support substantial time away from the dock. Tankage also affects displacement. Ownership math changes once the DC 306 is loaded. The dry figure is about 10,563 lb, and a full 224 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 DC 306.
For the DC 306, range should be estimated from the trips the family actually makes. Start with the 224 gal tank, record fuel flow at a comfortable cruise and include the slower running that happens around inlets, sandbars and fishing spots. A DC 306 family day often mixes cruising, no-wake running, fishing and short repositioning rather than one steady out-and-back cruise. Planning from the exact boat’s display gives the buyer a better answer than applying one published consumption number to the whole day.
A DC 306 should feel predictable before it feels fast. Use the DC 286 as a reality check if a lighter 30-footer with nearly the same horsepower ceiling sounds closer to the owner’s priorities.
Build the DC 306 sea trial around the way a dual-console crew actually rides. Put passengers behind the windshield and in the bow, then run the 21° hull at the cruise speed the family will use most. Watch how much tab is needed as people move around and whether spray reaches the protected seating. The model should make its case through Its 31-foot-11-inch hull, 224-gallon tank, integrated hardtop and dedicated fishing storage give it more range and practical separation between social and fishing zones than the smaller DCs. If that advantage does not feel meaningful underway, compare the DC 286 before deciding.
The cockpit on a DC 306 has to perform two jobs without feeling compromised: it must be comfortable socially and remain useful when the fishing gear comes out. Start with Integrated hardtop and tempered-glass windshield, then use Expansive bow lounge and Port aft-facing seat with tackle storage.
The side boarding door, 26-gallon livewell and twin fish boxes make the 306’s aft cockpit more deliberately multi-purpose than a simple family lounge. Open all three during the walk-through and see whether people can still reach the transom seat and entertainment center. The better the boat converts between uses, the more the 306 earns its premium over the 286. If the fishing systems stay unused, some of that complexity becomes dead weight.
Integrated hardtop and tempered-glass windshield – The 306 creates a protected bridge environment without closing the boat off from the cockpit.
The bow is large enough to be a real destination rather than overflow seating.
Fishing storage is placed directly where an angler is likely to work in the aft cockpit.
Independent pump-out boxes help keep the cockpit fish-ready without sacrificing family seating.
Side entry makes dock boarding and water access easier than relying entirely on the transom.
Sink, storage and serving space support lunch stops and social use without taking over the whole cockpit.
The available attitude-control system is relevant to buyers who run in short chop and want more automatic pitch-and-roll management.
On the DC 306, systems worth more attention than a quick switch test include Integrated hardtop and tempered-glass windshield, Port aft-facing seat with tackle storage, Hull-side boarding door and Optional Seakeeper RIDE.
The 306 is a good place to scrutinize pumps because livewell, fish-box, freshwater and sanitation systems all live on a boat that may see heavy washdown use. Run each pump long enough to find a slow leak or weak discharge. If Seakeeper RIDE or other attitude-control equipment is installed, test it underway rather than at the dock. Automated systems are most valuable when the owner understands what they are doing to the hull.
The DC 306 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: 31′ 11″ overall, 9′ 11″ of beam and about 10,563 lb dry before fuel or gear. Account for the outboard engines behind the transom, boarding room, hardtop height and the wet weight created by 224 gal of fuel.
The 306 still belongs to the day-boat side of Pursuit’s range. Its head and protected helm make long outings comfortable, but the boat does not need to carry the cabin, galley and climate-control burden of an Offshore model.
That is an advantage for owners who keep the boat close to home. Anyone seriously planning overnight trips should compare the OS 325 before assuming more Dual Console length will solve the cabin question.
Use the gallery to judge the parts of the DC 306 that dimensions alone cannot explain: sightlines, cockpit
Because the 306 shares twin F300 power with smaller models, value often turns on condition and equipment rather than a dramatic engine premium. Side-door hardware, livewell pumps, fish-box macerators, upholstery and electronics should all work. A 306 that has been fished hard can still be a strong purchase when those systems have been maintained; a low-hour boat with stale pumps and neglected batteries may need more immediate money.
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The DC 286 is the first comparison when the buyer wants a lighter 30-footer with nearly the same horsepower ceiling. Against the DC 306, those differences change more than performance; they change crew space, service burden and where the boat fits physically. Look at the DC 326 when the buyer wants a wider and heavier dual console with more social space. The S 328 belongs on the list when the buyer wants a similarly sized center console with greater walkaround fishing access. The DC 306 should remain the choice only when its own case stays clear after those comparisons: Its 31-foot-11-inch hull, 224-gallon tank, integrated hardtop and dedicated fishing storage give it more range and practical separation between social and fishing zones than the smaller DCs.
The size comparison with the DC 286 is worth putting on paper. The DC 306 is 31′ 11″ long with 9′ 11″ of beam, while the DC 286 is 30′ 0″ with a 9′ 6″ beam. Fuel capacity is 224 gal versus 217 gal. Those differences can affect dockage and operating cost just as much as they affect cockpit space.
Start a DC 306 purchase by confirming what the boat actually is. The DC 306 is affordable when the buyer can purchase it and still maintain the systems that made it desirable.
A buyer should choose the DC 306 because its extra working room is useful, not because it sits neatly between two model numbers. Load the family, deploy the fishing gear and spend time at the side door and transom. If the 306 feels materially easier to live with than the 286, the step is justified. If the buyer is already wishing for the 326’s wider bridge lounge, skip the incremental move and compare the larger boat directly.
The specifications on this guide describe the current or reference DC 306 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 F300 package and every high-value option that influenced the price.
Once the DC 306 has passed the fit, condition and sea-trial tests, the buyer can evaluate financing for the actual boat.
The DC 306 is best suited to families who want a bigger all-day dual console for cruising, watersports and fishing but
The DC 306 reference dimensions are 31′ 11″ overall, 9′ 11″ of beam, 2′ 2″ draft engines-up and 2′ 8″ engines-down.
The DC 306 carries 224 gal of fuel. Range on this boat still depends on the installed twin Yamaha F300 package, cruise
The reference power for the DC 306 is twin Yamaha F300, with up to 600 hp. For this exact Pursuit, verify engine
The DC 306 should be viewed as a day boat: day boat with enclosed head and extensive storage rather than a full
A used DC 306 inspection should begin with a cold start, lower units, propellers and complete engine records. On this
The DC 286 becomes more relevant when the owner wants a lighter 30-footer with nearly the same horsepower ceiling. The
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