34 SEA / NOVEMBER 2009
The latest edition to Pursuit’s
Sport Series and the little sister to
Pursuit’s S 310 may start a case of
sibling rivalry, as the S 280 can mix
it up on the fishing grounds with larger
boats.
If you want a big livewell, it’s here
and if you dream about a forward
casting area, no problem. It also has
dual in-deck fishboxes, included. If you
want to get to the fish fast and have
a stable platform underfoot, then you
need to pay attention. But don’t let
the size fool you. Pursuit packs more
features in this 28-foot center console-
styled fishing machine than you
would think possible.
Along with standard features such
as a command console with an
integral teak-lined footrest, a custom
extended fiberglass hardtop supported
by a structurally sound powder-
coated aluminum frame and an
enclosed compartment with fresh-
water sink, a manual head and 20-
gallon holding tank, the fishing
features will have you doing a double-
take.
Under the gunwale and forward
you’ll find locker rod storage with
padded reel protectors (a nice little
feature), a tackle center with three
slide-out removable trays, a bait prep
station complete with molded rigging
cutouts and a sink with a freshwater
sprayer hose. Twin in-deck, insulated
fishboxes (29 gallons each) with
pumpout macerators will keep your
catch, and the four stainless steel
gunwale holders will keep your fishing
rods. A locker under the helm seat is
large enough for several stacked 5-
gallon buckets, and five lure tubes are
mounted in a plastic holder on
another locker door. Opt for the 45-
gallon insulated, recirculating Oceana
Blue livewell with a hinged and
piston-assisted clear cover (the cover
stays open, freeing your hands to
reach for bait), and you have
everything you need for fishing,
except the fish.
SeaTrial
AS I WALKED DOWN THE DOCK and got my first glimpse of the new
Pursuit S 280 Sport, I heard a voice: “Fish me, fish me” resonated
in my head. Stepping aboard, the voice bellowed, “Fish Me!” Taking
a glimpse around, now I understood. The Pursuit S 280 is a boat
designed and built to fish, and that’s what it wants to do. Cruising
is its other forte, as you will discover.
Pursuit S 280 Sport
GUARANTEED TO GET THE VOICES IN YOUR HEAD TALKING
BY CAPT.TOM SERIO
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