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The Pursuit S 428 is a Pursuit’s flagship Sport center console, combining quad 450 power, 13 feet of beam and yacht-scale systems with a genuinely fishable open deck.
The Pursuit S 428 makes the most sense when the buyer starts with the day on the water rather than the model number. It is a Pursuit’s flagship Sport center console, combining quad 450 power, 13 feet of beam and yacht-scale systems with a genuinely fishable open deck, and its clearest audience is buyers who want the largest and most powerful Sport model in this set and are comfortable with quad-engine service, 50-amp shore power and large-boat dockage. On paper, the S 428 measures 43′ 9″ overall with a 13′ 0″ beam, weighs about 26,519 lb dry and carries 518 gal of fuel. The more important point is that Quad 450s, 1,800 horsepower, a 13-foot beam, cabin, head, entertainment center and large fishing systems make the 428 a true flagship rather than simply the next model size. There is a real compromise. The S 428 delivers enormous space and power, but the owner pays for it every time the boat is fueled, serviced, docked or hauled. Buyers who do not need four engines and 13 feet of beam may be happier in the S 388. The closest alternative is the S 388 when the buyer wants three engines, less weight and easier large-center-console ownership. The OS 445 deserves attention when the buyer wants more stateroom separation and cruising-yacht emphasis. The OS 405 becomes relevant when the buyer wants more enclosed protection with similar high-end offshore systems.
The S 428 is a flagship in the literal ownership sense. Thirteen feet of beam, four F450 XTOs, a large console cabin and up to 1,800 horsepower put the boat beyond the scale of a conventional center console. It is built for an owner who wants maximum open-deck capability and is prepared for the fuel, service, dockage and electrical systems that come with it.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
Pursuit lists the S 428 at 22° of transom deadrise, with a 13′ 0″ beam and draft of 2′ 10″ with the engines up and 3′ 9″ with them down. The published dry weight is about 26,519 lb. Add 518 gal of fuel when full, freshwater where equipped, batteries, safety gear, fishing equipment, food and options. On this S 428, look down the chines and strakes for repairs, inspect the keel and transom for impact marks, and pay attention to side-door openings and through-hulls. The S 388 is the useful hull comparison because it offers three engines, less weight and easier large-center-console ownership.
The 428 weighs about 26,519 pounds dry and carries 518 gallons of fuel. That combination produces a very heavy operating boat before freshwater and gear are added. The 22-degree transom should deliver offshore capability, but the buyer also needs to be comfortable with the 13-foot beam at slow speed. A realistic docking test matters as much as the open-water run.
The reference power package for the S 428 is quad Yamaha 450 XTO, with up to 1,800 hp. That means the owner is servicing four outboard engines, and engine count belongs in the ownership discussion before horsepower does.
Four F450 XTOs are the defining mechanical commitment. They provide 1,800 horsepower and meaningful redundancy, but routine service happens four times. Compare hours, service and diagnostic history across all engines, then observe whether the outside and inside pairs share load evenly at cruise. The boat should feel coordinated, not like four independent powerplants being managed by software.
Published fuel capacity on the S 428 is 518 gal. Ownership math changes once the S 428 is loaded. The dry figure is about 26,519 lb, and a full 518 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 428.
Fishing use can make the S 428’s 518 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.
Performance on the S 428 is best measured by comfort and control at the speeds the owner will actually use. The 22° transom is part of the ride, but beam, weight and trim matter just as much. If the S 388 is also on the list because three engines, less weight and easier large-center-console ownership, run it in similar conditions.
For the S 428, performance has to include the fishing day as well as the run offshore. Test the 22° 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 Quad 450s, 1,800 horsepower, a 13-foot beam, cabin, head, entertainment center and large fishing systems make the 428 a true flagship rather than simply the next model size, the benefit should be visible in normal use rather than only in a short high-speed run. If the S 388 better matches the owner’s priorities, compare it in the same water.
The S 428 deck should be tested with real gear aboard. Three features reveal the model’s priorities: Quad 450 XTO outboards, Second row of powered bridge seating and 13-foot beam.
A second row of powered bridge seating is one of the features that separates the 428 from smaller Sports. Ride there at speed and check visibility, ventilation and support. Then clear the cockpit for fishing and use the side boarding systems. A 43-foot-9-inch center console should have enough room that family seating and fishing gear do not continually compete.
13-foot beam – The beam creates yacht-like width at the helm, cockpit and console cabin.
Four engines deliver 1,800 horsepower and create the defining maintenance and fuel commitment of the flagship.
The helm area carries more passengers under the hardtop without forcing everyone into the bow.
The boat can support overnight use rather than functioning strictly as a day boat.
Cooking, refrigeration and prep space are integrated into the main social area.
A thruster is appropriate on a 43-foot-9-inch center console with substantial windage.
Side doors and boarding hardware make dive, swim and dock access easier on a high-freeboard hull.
Electronics are only one part of the S 428 systems story. The buyer should also operate Second row of powered bridge seating, Full entertainment center with grill, Large side boarding systems and any climate, generator or stabilization equipment installed on the exact boat.
The 428 should receive a full yacht-style systems survey. Quad-engine steering, bow thruster, generator, climate control, refrigeration, powered seating, electronics and entertainment equipment create a substantial house and control network. Run the generator under load, use the thruster and joystick, and cycle the powered seats. One intermittent voltage issue can affect several conveniences at once.
Overnight capability on the S 428 is described as large console cabin with convertible overnight accommodations and private head. Freshwater capacity is 70 gal, with 22 gal for waste.
The console cabin makes overnight use possible, but the 428’s real reason to exist is not to mimic an OS 445. The cabin gives the crew a private retreat, head and sleeping option inside an otherwise open flagship. Buyers who want separate staterooms and a cruising galley should compare the OS 445; buyers who want open-deck access will understand why the 428 sacrifices some interior separation.
Use the gallery to judge the parts of the S 428 that dimensions alone cannot explain: sightlines, cockpit circulation,
The Pursuit S 428 market should be read as a range rather than a single number. Compare hours, service dates and fault history across the entire quad Yamaha 450 XTO package.
Four XTOs make propulsion condition central to 428 value. A service catch-up across all four can be significant before the buyer addresses generator, electronics or cabin systems. High-option flagship boats also depreciate differently based on condition because replacing premium hardware is expensive. Records, survey and current system function should explain the price more than cosmetic shine.
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The S 388 is the first comparison when the buyer wants three engines, less weight and easier large-center-console ownership. Against the S 428, those differences change more than performance; they change crew space, service burden and where the boat fits physically. Look at the OS 445 when the buyer wants more stateroom separation and cruising-yacht emphasis. The OS 405 belongs on the list when the buyer wants more enclosed protection with similar high-end offshore systems. The S 428 should remain the choice only when its own case stays clear after those comparisons: Quad 450s, 1,800 horsepower, a 13-foot beam, cabin, head, entertainment center and large fishing systems make the 428 a true flagship rather than simply the next model size.
The size comparison with the S 388 is worth putting on paper. The S 428 is 43′ 9″ long with 13′ 0″ of beam, while the S 388 is 41′ 1″ with a 12′ 0″ beam. Fuel capacity is 518 gal versus 500 gal. Those differences can affect dockage and operating cost just as much as they affect cockpit space.
Start an S 428 purchase by confirming what the boat actually is. The S 428 is affordable when the buyer can purchase it and still maintain the systems that made it desirable.
The S 428 should not be chosen because it is the top model. It should be chosen because the owner will use the beam, quad power, second-row seating and open-deck capacity often enough to justify them. If the same trips fit comfortably inside an S 388, three engines and less weight may create a better ownership experience. The flagship earns its cost only when the extra capability is real.
The specifications on this guide describe the current or reference S 428 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 quad Yamaha 450 XTO package and every high-value option that influenced the price.
Once the S 428 has passed the fit, condition and sea-trial tests, the buyer can evaluate financing for the actual boat.
The S 428 is best suited to buyers who want the largest and most powerful Sport model in this set and are comfortable
The S 428 reference dimensions are 43′ 9″ overall, 13′ 0″ of beam, 2′ 10″ draft engines-up and 3′ 9″ engines-down.
The S 428 carries 518 gal of fuel. Range on this boat still depends on the installed quad Yamaha 450 XTO package,
The reference power for the S 428 is quad Yamaha 450 XTO, with up to 1,800 hp. For this exact Pursuit, verify engine
The S 428 can support overnight use because it offers large console cabin with convertible overnight accommodations
A used S 428 inspection should begin with a cold start, lower units, propellers and complete engine records. On this
The S 388 becomes more relevant when the owner wants three engines, less weight and easier large-center-console
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