C 280

For anglers with an eye for quality (and the means to pay for it), owning a Pursuit says a lot about how they view their boating priorities. It’s not just about styling; for most, it’s about the satisfaction of owning a top-quality boat backed by a company that’s been doing things right for several decades. Heavily built on a deep-V hull with a wide 9'6" beam, the C 280 is a big 28-footer. Standard features include an integrated swim/dive platform, transom rigging station with tackle storage, 52-gallon oval livewell (behind seat base), dual helm seats with flip-up bolsters, molded bow seats with storage under, transom fish box, foldaway rear bench seat, in-floor fish boxes with macerators, transom door, cockpit bolsters, fresh and raw water washdowns, anchor locker, walk-in console with marine head, forward console seat with cooler, recessed bow rails, trim tabs, cockpit lights, transom shower, and under-gunnel rod holders. Note the bow anchor chute. A fast ride, Yamaha 250hp outboards can exceed 45 knots flat out. (Not to be confused with the previous Pursuit C 280 model built in 2007–08.)