Pursuit DC266 (2020-)

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Brief Summary

The Pursuit DC266 dual console is a premium build and combines the best qualities of an open offshore fishing boat with a family-friendly cruiser. Pursuit has designed her to be a good boat for entertaining by creating two fold-out seats in the cockpit, coupled with the swiveling helm seat and the companion seats that make places for seven people. In the port console is an electric head and there is an adult sitting room, something not found on most boats in class. This specific Pursuit DC266 has been carefully outfitted with a joystick, power steering, forward and aft sun awnings, full electronics, a Siren 24/7 monitoring system, and full cruising canvas that makes the cockpit and bridge deck dry and cozy. Her twin 200-hp Yamaha engines give her a top speed of 49 mph.

Key Features

Joystick control
2 x Yamaha 200-hp engines
Power steering
Electric toilet with adult headroom
Underwater lights
Electric anchor windlass
Fiberglass hardtop
Garmin GPS/chartplotter/VHF
600 Watt CHIRP fishfinder
Full fishing gear
Cruising canvas

Test Results

RPM	MPH	Knots	GPH	MPG	NMPG	STAT. MILE	NM	dBa
600	3.5	3	0.8	4.3	3.8	539	469.1	63
1000	5.5	4.8	1.6	3.5	3.1	444	386	65
1500	7.6	6.6	2.6	2.9	2.5	363	315.9	70
2000	9.1	7.9	4.8	1.9	1.6	237	206.2	73
2500	11.2	9.7	6.9	1.6	1.4	203	176.6	75
3000	18.4	16	8.9	2.1	1.8	259	224.9	83
3500	25.7	22.3	11	2.3	2	292	253.7	85.4
4000	32.7	28.4	14.4	2.3	2	285	247.5	84
4500	37.5	32.6	17	2.2	1.9	277	240.7	87
5000	42.1	36.6	24.9	1.7	1.5	211	183.7	86
5500	47.5	41.3	33.7	1.4	1.2	176	153.2	89
5900	49.8	43.3	40.4	1.2	1.1	154	134.3	91

View the test results in metric units

Specifications

Length Overall	27' 4" 8.33 m
Beam	8' 9'' 2.67 m
Dry Weight	6,800 lbs. 3,084 kg
Tested Weight	8,149 lbs. 3,696 kg
Draft	2' 9'' .84 m
Draft Up	1’ 9'' 0.53 m
Draft Down	2’ 9'' 0.84 m
Deadrise/Transom	21-deg.
Bridge Clearance	7' 11'' 2.41 m
Fuel Capacity	139 gal. 526 L
Water Capacity	20 gal. 76 L
Total Weight	8,149 lbs. 3,696 kg

Acceleration Times & Conditions

Time to Plane	4.0 sec.
0 to 30	8.7 sec.
Props	18M 14 1/4
Load	3 persons, 2/3 fuel, full water, 50 lbs. of gear
Climate	62 deg., 45 humid; wind: 0-0; seas: 0

Engine Options

Tested Engine	2 x 200-hp Yamaha F200
Std. Power	2 x 200-hp Yamaha
Opt. Power	2 x 150-hp Yamaha Digital F150 2 x 200-hp Yamaha Digital F200

Captain's Report

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MAJOR FEATURES AND AMENITIES

The DC266 is powered by twin Yamaha 200-hp outboards. BoatTEST has run sea trials on the boat and has determined that her top speed is 49 mph with a full load of fuel and standard ss props. Her cruising range is about 306 statute miles at 27.7 mph. Her 21-degree deadrise at the transom is a good compromise between efficiency and riding comfort.

Her interior is designed for an active family. There are 3 seats in the stern, a table, and a wet bar console. The bow also has a table for entertaining. A livewell, rod holders and rod racks let her fish, and a bridle and tow line are aboard for tow sports. The hardtop and flush toilet are just a few of the amenities.