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» 2005 pursuit 3480 (Center Console)



Boat Information

OwnerCAPTJOHNE
Boat TypeCenter Console
Manufacturer and Modelpursuit 3480
Year2005
Length34 feet
HullFiberglass
Fuel TypeGas
Engines2


Additional Information / Boat Review:

Engine Manufacturer, Model, and Horsepower Rating:

yahama f250
What do you like and dislike about the engine(s)?

no dislikes they are quiet
What type trailer do you have and what do you like and dislike about it?

no trailer
Is this boat trailerable and if so what type vehicle, at minimum, would you recommend to adequately pull this rig?

it is but I keep boat on a lift
How much fuel does the boat hold and what is its approximate range?

2
Describe the ride and handling in moderate chop and in rough water:

handles chop like it's not there, runs nice in rough I have been in about 5' so far could run 30 easy
If applicable, what type of fishing would you say this rig is best suited for and why?

offshore for the size the boat is fast and gets good milage i will use it mostly for bottom fishing and diving
Describe the layout of the boat including storage, live wells, lockers and so on:

four large fish boxes in the deck 2 aft and 2 forward, 55 gal livewell with recirculating pump, encosed head, I added forward seating which is a big plus it adds much needed above deck storage as more seating
How has the rig held up over time?

it is new
What are some things that you find exceptional about this boat?

the ride and the room
What are some things you do not like about this boat?

the t top could be bigger, helm rocker swithces leak wich pursuit is going to replace
Do you know of another manufacturer that makes this same boat under a different name?

no
Would you buy this boat again or recommend it to a friend?

yes
What would you say this boat is worth in its current condition?

$185,000.00 to $200,000.00 I have added about 20,000.00 northstar package, radar, auto pilot ect. and about 10,000.00 on tower with controls
What other boat would you have bought for roughly the same money if you had it to do over again and why?

a large cat if i could find one that did not look like a box
Add any other details or comments you think people should know about this boat if they are considering buying one like it:

for the size a weight about 15000 lb it get pretty good milage the top speed is 50 with full tanks, cruise about 38 to 40 burns about 28 gal per hr



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