PURE. PURSUIT.
Quality time spent on the water with family is priceless. The ocean breeze, the sparkle of the water and sound of laughter, and a lifetime of memories. Whether you use your boat for cruising, fishing or watersports - you have the opportunity to enjoy your Pursuit and choose your own destination. Maybe you are a new owner or have had your Pursuit(s) for decades – either way we are happy to have you as part of the Pursuit family.
Congratulations to the winner of our
WOMEN TAKE THE HELM
online contest!
I am a new boater and everyone loves my story.
I am the owner of a DC 246 Pursuit, first boat.
My husband and I bought a cottage in Linekin Bay, Boothbay Maine last year. We have a hundred foot peer and I could not imagine not having a boat at the end of the peer. So began my quest for a boat. Mind you, we are not boaters, but we love wildlife and outdoors.
So we take a ride to the Boat show in Portland Maine, very first look at boats. I had every intention of buying a boat, my husband was not so determined. We had no knowledge of the different boats out there or anything related to boating – seriously, when I think back, very impulsive but the best decision I have made in my entire life.
My realtor, Michael, told me that Yarmouth Boat Yard was really good and a great place to start – guess what, they were there with Pursuits. I love the look, the explanation, the sleek appearance – for me, that was what I loved. When I was on it, in it and looking at the layout, I loved everything about it. The salesman was very helpful. It was obvious that we didn’t know anything and he was patient and thorough, but then he sealed the deal:
Pursuit will send you to school and get you safe and prepared to accept this boat. I love school and loved the idea that I could get the necessary information to be a safe and proficient boater.
Sold, deposit made and boat delivered June, 2023. I never questioned the decision, not once.
We took the Chapman school of seamanship, compliments of Pursuit and have even completed the intermediate class with another schedule for next winter, to learn the handling of a Pursuit with more than one motor. Captain Mike has been amazing, we have successfully accomplished so many boating skills and feel wonderful on the water. Docking has been a challenge and the intermediate class has brought me to a new level. I love being a woman driving the boat and navigating complex waterways.
Crazy enough, I love to clean the boat after a day on the water, this reinforces all the pre and post boating safety checks.
My decision to purchase a Pursuit and attend the Chapman school of Seamanship has enhanced my life beyond the imagination. At 67 years young, this has opened up life in ways I never imagined. Boating and the people who boat are an amazing group of loving, helpful and happy people. Everyone in the area knows us by our Pursuit, and we are learning the boating world. We put 67 hours the first season on our boat and we are only weekend boaters. I have spent the winter planning new adventures with great people and continuing to learn and grow in boating.
My husband and I have tackled this together and enjoy every moment we have together and on the boat. My son is also learning boating skills and will attend Chapman with us next winter.
My Pursuit has become my “baby”. The enjoyment is far reaching and has brought me back to unimaginable joy, great friends and new adventures. The education at Chapman was key to the enjoyment.
Thank you Pursuit for a beautiful boat, a comprehensive seamanship class and great people.
Contest Winner - Karen
Dear Pursuit Boats' female captains and all the women at the helm!
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“Captain Ellen and First Mate Becky are enjoying the evening ride on Lake Erie in their C 238 Pursuit.”
Michael Bohling
“Seize the day and embrace the wonders of the great outdoors!”
Earl Ehret
“Everybody loves Pursuit Boats and a mini-Dachshund named Benny :)
Life’s good on the all-new 2024 Pursuit S 268.”
Spencer Dingman
“Our team won first place in the Monaco Tournament 2023. We secured first place for both the tagging team and the junior team category.”
Julien Hugues / Team Watanga
“The Finer Life.”
Gavin Meyers
“This was Mabel’s first real day on the water. We cruised all around Clearwater Beach, Florida, stopped at a public dock to stretch our legs and then back on the boat to anchor in a small bay and enjoyed some lunch.
Three hours of sun and fresh air wore them out. Just one more reason we love our Pursuit!”
Bryan Leist
“We were targeting winter migratory striped bass in Ocean City, Maryland. We had 4 of us total, and we went out of the Ocean City inlet, traveling north up to Bethany Beach, Delaware. We’ve boated 50+ fish since the new year. My dad is captain, I am a mate, and we had two others on board. As soon as we exited the inlet, we were covered in birds and hooked up the whole time, trolling and jigging. After reaching our 4-man limit, we cooked the fish, baking them in a parmesan crust!”
Haley Vest
“A few of our favorite moments from 9.30.23.”
Abby & Greg Wohlfort
“When tournament time comes it’s just a different feeling.”
Happy Hour Fishing Team, El Salvador
“If Pursuit was a language, it’s meaning would be “family”!
I can’t say we do much fishing these days but we pack in the fun in other ways. Someone once asked how I would compare our old 235DC to a car maker but I didn’t have an answer. After trading it in and getting the 355OS, I realized we had owned a really well made luxury sedan like a Mercedes C class. Today we own a the equivalent of a Sprinter van…just waaaaay cooler and waaaaay more fun!
Best part is, the adventures are just beginning!”
Contest Winner - Bryan Zak
“Beautiful day at Honeymoon Cay! Swam with stingrays and nurse sharks. We traveled to Bimini from our home in key largo. We love staying on our boat because it’s so comfortable. Our boat is our third home. When we bought our boat, I never thought I would enjoy staying in the boat since I love nice hotel rooms and baths. Can’t wait to see the 40’!”
Luli Lourdes Hanimian
“My favorite thing about the 428 is I can head out with the some of the kids at sunrise in the keys and slay fish with blood all over the boat and by the time we pick up with rest of the family at lunch time we can convert it to the ultimate sandbar boat and make lifelong family memories.”
Ben Nielsen
“Spending time with my family on my Pursuit Boat has been a wonderful opportunity for family time.”
Susan Anyan Collins
“A pumping mama’s gotta do what a pumping mama’s gotta do! Even when you’re 30 miles offshore fishing We spend much of our free time fishing and scuba diving, so pumping has been something I’ve had to adapt to in our active lifestyle, no matter the location. More to come about our challenging breastfeeding journey, the pump(s) & flanges I recommend, and tips & tricks I’ve learned along this wild ride!”
Kayley
“Summer vibes”
@C_Casta617
“The overnight trip was a success!”
Madison Meyers
“Kickin’ it with family. The top water action was entertaining.”
Don
“The captain and co-captain!”
Hector Nater
“Enjoying our trip to Chub and Marsh Harbor”
Greg Rosica
“Another exciting day in paradise! Fiddle Cay raft up followed by No Name Cay feeding the pigs and a few beverages. So much fun with sunshine, teal waters and friends.”
Tolunays Family
“Family snapper trip! 7 kids plus wife and no one was fed to sharks.”
Ryan Hemelt
“Chasing the sunrise.”
@keepitreel_fishing
“Great time with the crew! Avoided storms a majority of the day, but still filled up the cooler with quality fish.”
@keepitreel_fishing
“Great day for the ladies tournament. Fished on the pro side for it and finished 7th!! Days like today are why we love our Pursuit.”
@chasinlimits_sportfishing
“I am a yacht captain that has a 288 Sport as a tender to a Y85 Princess. We’ve put 800 hours on our Pursuit in the last 2 years and we’ve loved it. We’ve dragged it all across the Bahamas and caught a ton of fish and has been super reliable.”
Jerry McMillen
“Started with crazy hair. Ended with dolphins!”
Katherine Robinson
“Titan would not take no for an answer when we walked out the house to the boat. We could hear him barking in a way that let us know he was upset. Of course we about faced and brought him along. He loves it! Maybe tomorrow I can attempt to get some alone time with my mermaid.”
Chris McKinley
“The lady and I took a much-needed Friday off for some aquatic adulting! Continued thanks to @pursuitboats for allowing us to do it all in style and comfort!”
Chris McKinley
“I love fishing!! The early mornings, leaving the dock at 2am, spending hours on the water waiting for that right bite, the sunrises, sunsets and everything in between. Catching fish, releasing the ones we have too, It’s all worth it!! Good times, good friends, good memories!! None of this would be possible without my @pursuitboats OS385, she’s a beast, and always gets the job done!”
Brandon Weitz
“Love Boating with Family and Friends!”
Contest Winner - Matt Gruskin
“Fishing makes me happy!
My daughter Ellie’s largest striped bass to date. Caught off Huntington, NY.”
Contest Winner - Keith Almstrom
“one with the wind - cruising lifestyle.
Nothing says “Good Morning” better than the new sunshine of the day! No Filters Needed.”
Contest Winner - Leylani Rubio
“On the way home from the tuna grounds. 15 hours on the ocean takes a lot out of you. Flat oceans call for a great ride home. Nice to kick back, boat in autopilot, radar on, and fish in the box. We went 9/10 on yellowfin tuna up to 70 pounds! Another trip in the books!”
Brandon Weitz
“Our annual vacation at the Keys. My family and I enjoy spending time on our Pursuit 2870 CC.”
Kris Fleming
“What an amazing 4th of July week with my kids. We got out for our first two fishing trips of the year and A & B were able to catch their first two bluefin tuna. Nothing is better than sitting up top looking at the ocean with them all day.”
Brett Weinberg
“Sunday Funday with family!”
Jen Sasse
“Great weekend with family!”
Mike Doyle
“Boating with my grandpa In Siesta Key.”
Trista Bourdeau Kolcz
“Blessed to have the boat that we do and the people we know to share it with. From sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing the Atlantic Ocean, to my favorite memory so far - our engagement! Our Pursuit has made every moment so much more!”
Katie Bennett
“We took our S 288 Pursuit out for the first time on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ocean City, MD. We saw dolphins at sunrise, a whale that followed close to us, caught 2 Mahi and 2 yellowfin tuna within minutes of each other! First trip out on the ocean was a success!”
Brad Robinson
“Tuna day!”
Matt Malloy
“Sunrises on the Pursuit OS 385.”
Jake Turner
“Family + friends + beautiful Pursuit Boats = Happiness”
Jurgen Hess
“Five captains...one passion.”
Jurgen Hess
“Easter morning post-brunch cruise with family and friends.”
Emily King
“The first trip to Bimini, had Sapona all to ourselves for 4 hours of snorkeling with sea turtles!”
Emily King
“Learning to drive. The fold-down step is key for junior captains!”
Mark King
“Walters Family 3 Generations. My Dad, Brother and I took my nephew for his first boat ride on the Pursuit. We’ve had the boat for 22 years and to have 3 generations out there and have fun was very special. Looking forward to continuing this.”
A.J. Walters
“This was one of the best weekends Lilly and I have had on the Pursuit. We got married two weeks ago and spent the day cruising around CT meeting friends and family along the way. It was an amazing cruise home during sunset.”
A.J. Walters
“When I go out to fish, I really like to see the sunrise and see the sea because it is so beautiful and always different, and every time I feel the same sensation of how imposing the sea is. In truth, Pursuit Boats are the best there is. Here in Tampico, everyone loves my boat.”
Eduardo Rasmusson
“Another awesome day fishing in paradise!
Our Pursuit 2470 walk around have been the perfect boat for taking our guests fishing for the last 15 years. We guide hundreds of guests fishing on our Pursuit Boat every year!”
Dean Kendall
“Good weekend chasing bass and sharks.”
Tyler Branson
“Bermuda Triangle”
A.C. Feldman
“Stellwagen Bank Shark Fishing.”
Christopher Castagna
“Being a breast cancer survivor, I never miss the opportunity to enjoy quality time cruising off the coast of Pensacola with my husband. It is the little moments like this that make my life complete.”
Christine Cratty Strange
“We love our 2013 Pursuit C 180!
We moved from Ohio to Florida 10 years ago. Started looking for a boat right away, and friends steered us towards Pursuit. When we found one of the last C180’s built, we new we found the right boat for us. Cruising the ICW/channel ways, tiki-hopping, or just cruising off the Gulf coast beaches, we’re always having fun. Thanks for building such a great boat!”
Bill Louwers
“My son KC’s first yellowfin tuna. He jigged it up south of Montauk NY on 8/13 on our 2019 OS 355.”
Keith Almstrom
“Saturday well spent on our S 280.”
Topher Tortolani
“I like to head out fishing with the boys early in the morning and meet up with my wife and kids for lunch time after. On this day I decided to work the lines with my son on the way to grab lunch, and it didn't take long for us to hook up and land this 46" beast of a Striped Bass. I love making memories that last a lifetime with my Pursuit Denali 2860. Thanks Pursuit!”
Dom Sciarretta
“Our 14-month-old Logan, on our Pursuit S 328. He’s been a boating boy since 3 weeks old and loves every moment of it! He is the boat captain and we’re just happy to tag along!”
Ana Williams
“Fishing on the S 328. Always enough room.”
Kyle Fisher
“Our maiden voyage from Sarasota Fl to Key West in our new 2022 S 358 Pursuit. Our second new Pursuit Boat. Absolutely love it.”
Mike Mullins
“Keys Things.”
Cory Smith
“Evening cruise.”
Steve Campbell
Ethan John
“Cranberry Island picnics make me happy!”
Doug Compton
“Took a ride out to Block Island. Had some beautiful weather and got to show the boys more of the island. Beautiful place.”
Gregory Stroh
“The Pursuit of happiness.”
Julian Maiorano
“We celebrate the month of happiness.”
Kemal Tolunay
“Dry Tortugas trip on our 2021 OS 385.”
Guido Chibas
“My virgin tuna crew of teenagers managed to put fish in the box and give us plenty of laughs. Also, excellent job by the captain. He's my dad and although I taught him everything, he knows about fishing he is one hell of a skipper and fishing partner. He's going on 80 and never missed a beat. Up from 3:30 am and still drove home to the Cape after 14 hours of being on the water. Looking forward to more days like this with him and the teenage crew.”
Geoffrey P Mongeon
“My 1988 Pursuit still going strong!”
Cole Whitmore
“Monaco Tagging Tournament”
Julien Hugues
“This was the day after my wedding. We all went out to celebrate on our S328. A memory that will last a lifetime.
Back home safe and clean under the rainbow.”
Alex Acunzo
“We own our first Pursuit Sport 428 2022 boat and love it!!!
We are avid boaters. Have always owned large boats of another brand. But, our son has become very good as being captain of the boat so we switched to a sporty fishing boat. Pursuit was our #1 choice.
Put simply, we are always in search of a “Strange Pursuit”. Just like our boat name, every time we take the boat out of the canal behind our beach home - we are headed towards an adventure.
Our boat is; a hobby, a passion, a lifestyle and how our family stays connected.
We love our “Strange Pursuit”. (You can see the Blue Angels were flying during these photos).”
Christine Strange
“Teaching our 5 year old to fish. His biggest complaint were the fish were too big to reel in! Taken in Pensacola Bay, FL.
We love our Pursuit C 238 and take many family trips with our two kids. Our daughter always wants to steer and usually sits on my lap. This trip, we let her steer by herself for a short ride from the marina in Pensacola, FL, which made her entire day!”
Scott Eddy
“Loving the new S 288!!!
Our Maiden voyage was out of Mexico Beach, FL.
Caught loads of Red Snapper, our limit of Red Grouper and some short AJ's. Also had a keeper Cobia. Threw back several nice Gags. We love the boat and all the features. Our Pursuit is the S 288.
Looking forward to many limits and enjoyment of the new rig!”
Skylar Stahlmann Smith
“Thanks very much for the opportunity to submit photos for the Pursuit adventures contest! I took our C 310 From Wilmington North Carolina around to Elbow Cay Bahamas. She performed flawlessly took about 19 days and covered nearly 2,000 miles.”
James and Kristin McCarthy
“We absolutely love our boat…”Pilar”. We purchased her in Sarasota and took her to Crystal River and spent the night then went to Apalachicola, Panama City then home to Gulf Breeze (Pensacola area). I can’t tell you how many compliments we’ve had on her.”
C. Linne’ Carlson, Jr.
“We are an offshore fishing crew that competes in tuna tournaments in the NJ area on my 295 DC. We also film a YouTube channel called Gone Fishin’ USA. When I was looking for a new fishing boat I had an unconventional list of priorities that lead me away from traditional brands like Contender and into a Pursuit. My boat needed to be fast but comfortable, stable in worse than ideal seas and as fishable as it is useful at the sandbar. We get lots of stray looks 100+ miles offshore in the Nj canyons, however the past three seasons have paved our spot and we are now a highly recognized boat who is welcomed by even the most crusty captain. We have spent many overnight trips and countless sunrises in the Chieftain and look forward to many more.”
Nathan Bernhard
“I Belong Where Palm Trees Grow”
Leylani Rubio
Sag harbor, NY
“Labor Day Weekend with the family as they watched the sunset over Sandusky Bay.
Headed out of Put In Bay after another enjoyable weekend.
Good catch of steelhead on Pursuit if Freedom...”
Rob Maring
“This was running home from the Catawba Island boat show passing the Marblehead light on Lake Erie.”
Jonathan Mack
John Caruso
“It was a calm November Sunday morning and I headed down to the boat to finish taking things off for Winter. It was such a nice day, I thought “why am I sitting in here when I could be out there? I bet my family would love some pizza”. So I made the 19 mile jaunt over to Provincetown and picked up our favorite pies from Twisted Pizza.
That day was made just for me and my Pursuit!”
Tim Sherry
“Intracoastal Cruising ~ Hampstead, NC”
Tyler & ReBecca Poole
“This guy put in the time to catch and release this beautiful fish. Spent 6 hours yesterday and had nothing to show for it. Thanks to a hot tip from @cjb_fishing_longisland and some borrowed rigs from @schismi we got right on the fish today. Nonstop action all morning.”
Richard Schiff
“2012 Pursuit OS 385. We bought her brand new in 2012. We have just about 1700 hours on her. Doing full Garmin electronics upgrade right now, she’s good for another 10 years. This boat truly is amazing, I can fish early and late season with the enclosed helm and heat, and a/c during the summer. I love being the captain of this boat, I have my captains license but don’t charter the boat. Enjoy the pics!
Jigging bluefin tuna.
Once the bluefin show up here in the northeast off Long Island, the bite heats up really quick. Trolling, jigging, popping, so many ways to catch them. This picture is from July 2021, Here we are on my 2012 pursuit OS 385 about 60 miles offshore jigging bluefin on the tuna grounds. Always getting the job done.”
Brandon Weitz
“Little Tybee Island at low tide turns Into a beach paradise!”
Blake Meeks
“Naples to Key West Across the Gulf to Key West in a Pursuit S 288. The perfect all around do it all boat!”
Blake Meeks
“1995 hull still looks good. We fish all year round.
We drove all the way to Florida to pick up the boat from Vancouver Island.
We then put 2 brand new 150 hp outboards on.
The ride of this boat is second to none. The hull built in 1995 still turns heads.
My youngest son loves fishing and loves this boat.”
Bernie Cordukes
“Florida Keys, January of 2022
Spent four weeks on the water hanging out, fishing, and relaxing on the water. Typically, we keep our boat in Grand Haven, Michigan, but we pull it down to Florida in the winters! With everything aluminum or stainless, there’s no rust and no problems.”
Hayden Latham
“Freshwater salmon, lake trout, and lounging with our dog Rosie in our new 2021 S 288 in Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan last summer. Great family adventures on a very versatile boat.”
Rod Bosma
“Great trip to Useppa… creating Pure Pursuit moments...”
Steve Biegacki
“First week out on my S 268.
I knew I had made the right choice of buying a new Pursuit boat.
On the first boating trip out we had a dolphin follow us in the channel and jumped around 10 times behind us. As you can see a butterfly really enjoyed the show.
Then offshore a few days later. Caught a really nice kingfish and had a yellow breasted bird ride on the boat for a few miles with us.
What a great new boat experience. In PURSUIT for sure!!!!!”
Hal Bock
“Christmas Celebration sunset on the bay with friends and of course our DC326 makes it all possible. Just aim her at the sunset hit Drift Point on Helm MasterEX and turn on Bing Crosby!!”
Charlie and Pixie Hoffner and their closest friends enjoying a sunset Christmas cruise on their DC 326
“Pursuit Offshore 325 Owner Artie DeMichael caught two Bluefin Tunas last month in the Same Spot - Five miles off the beach in Long Island, NY.
Both weighed in at about 300lbs and were 70” and 72” respectively. Now that’s a catch!”
Artie DeMichael
“Baby Jameson’s first boat adventure Jameson loved his first day on this Pursuit DC 326. A four hour trip with a 90 minute break for lunch at a local waterfront restaurant. He was only nine weeks old for his maiden voyage. He loved it. Not one whimper. A future Pursuit owner indeed!”
Jameson
“Wonder Days enjoying our new Pursuit DC266.”
Stuart B. Chandler
“My wife and I have lived in Kailua for almost four years and love it here in Hawaii! We have taken our adventures to another level with our 2014 Pursuit 345 Offshore! We purchased our boat last year and have enjoyed the new memories with our friends and those early sunrises on early morning fishing trips! We definitely have to give credit to our friends (particularly Bill Andras) that have taken photos with their phones to capture such great scenery here on the islands! A big mahalo to those friends for all the help along the way and to Pursuit for making such a beautiful boat!”
Photo Contest grand prize winner!
- Douglas Holke
“Whales jumping off Bermuda!”
Photo Contest runner up
- Doug Patterson
“Photo was taken off Round Island on the north side of Swans, Maine, near Swans Island and the Casco Passage.”
Photo Contest runner up
- Douglass Compton
“Gulf of Mexico out of Orange Beach, AL., Chasing Storms”
Photo Contest runner up
- Brad Layton
“Greetings from Nicaragua!!!
This is my 2004 3070 offshore express”
Photo Contest runner up
- Dolce Vita
“I had the shakedown cruise experience of the century and I want to share what I learned. I recognize most of you are seasoned Captains and very experienced, so I apologize for reiterating some of the basics to you guys. I was scheduled to pick up my 2018 Pursuit 385 dealer demo on April 20, 2019 in Mattituck, NY and take it to Mamaroneck, NY. However since there was a gale warning that day, the Delivery Team strongly advised against it.” Read full story
Nelson E. Canter
“We use the boat all around the Fort Lauderdale area. Fishing, sightseeing, sandbars and dock and dines. We use it for just about everything. It really is the SUV we need for the area we live. My favorite is the near nightly sunset cruise anytime the weather is favorable - a great way to wind down a home office pandemic day!”
Chris Nelson
“Targeting Red Snapper in 90 feet of water out of the Sebastian Inlet with my father and some friends on their 3070 Offshore, 3-4 foot swells typically would mean a rough day on the water. In three hours of fishing, we pulled nearly 100 Red Snapper off a patch of rocky bottom, ranging from under-slot schoolies to 32” studs. Of course we only kept what was allotted.”
Daniel Colbert
“Always enjoy being on the water but nothing is better than greeting the sun as it comes up on the horizon. With my entire crew, Alan Mavretish, Matt Fedak and Cory Hedlund. Each who has attempted to capture the moment. This view gets the hull of the OS325 (Pursuit of Freedom)”
Robert Maring
“Our growing family uses our C180 almost everyday here in Milwaukee.
We got engaged on this beach and continue to make boating part of our family tradition!”
Rob and Heidi Curran
"This is our new-to-us '14 385 OS. We loved it so much, we had the shirts made before we owned the boat! This was the send-off cruise before I took her 120 miles offshore to Veatch Canyon for 6 yellowfin, 1 albacore and 1 white marlin. What a fantastic trip, can't wait for the next adventure!"
Tim Sherry
#PBTraditions fishing with the boys...double hook up. Front side Catalina Island on the Pursuit 3000 Express."
Rob Frizzelle
“I cannot share my Pursuit Boat traditions because my boyfriend Chris and I just accomplished our goal of buying our Pursuit OS325 on August 14, 2020. What I can share is my excitement to make many memories, traditions and adventures on our boat with our family and friends. We are so blessed to become owners of such a beautiful boat."
Misty Bartlett
We want to share your experiences with your fellow owners as we grow our community and expand our Pursuit family.
Email mmorris@pursuitboats.com so we can share your experiences, photos or videos in our newsletter, website and social media.