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2007 Pursuit OS285 Offshore Test Details
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| Length | 28ft / 8.53 m |
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2007 Pursuit OS285 Offshore Description
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In case you haven't noticed, generously sized
offshore-style fishing boats are rising in popularity
faster than lake weeds grow in the summer.
Longer, wider and packed with features,
Pursuit's brand new OS 285, while clearly
designed for deep-water angling, makes for an allaround
great pleasure boating experience.
Cottagers, fishermen and cruising couples will
love its spacious layout. With an overall length of
30 feet, 8 inches including the bow pulpit, this
full-figured, hard-topped wave calmer sets itself
apart from the competition.
There are a number of fresh ideas built into
the Pursuit. First, the deck fits flush for added
space on the bridge deck and in the cabin.
Secondly, the boat's wide walk-around and secure
railings are absolutely magic. Whether standing or
sitting, this vessel has a very open feel, yet still
appeals to one's need for security through its physically
protective space.
The idiom "killing two birds with one stone"
applies here. Pursuit's OS 285 does many things
well, rigged and outfitted to deliver memorable
times. Twin supercharged 250- hp Mercury
four-stroke Verado outboards provide the power
to run day and night, with sound economical and
environmental correctness.
Fish much? You'll appreciate the "Pursuit Plus
Transom," complete with one of several fish
boxes, a raw water wash-down system, sprayer
and sink. Other handy features include poly racks
in the cockpit, stainless steel rod holders in the
gunwales, a tackle box with removable trays, insulated
fish box in the aft seat and a circulating 32-
gallon live well in the port aft-facing seat. There's
even a well that's painted blue, a colour known to
calm your bait.
For those who simply can't get excited about
fishing, the OS 285 has a comfortable cabin,
complete with a stand-up head, stylish galley, circular
sink, Corian countertop and state-of-the-art
appliances. Naturally, there are also entertainment
options to be considered.
While the Pursuit's V-berth and mid-berth
accommodation is inviting, the best seat in the
house should always be found at the helm - at
least in my world. Mercury's intelligent
SmartCraft gauges were located above an open,
unused moulded fibreglass console panel that will
someday house wide-screen navigational equipment.
With plenty of fuel and a perfectly clear view,
there was little to distract me from our task at
hand. Throttling down, the OS 285 pops out of
the hole in just 4.4 seconds - very fast given the
boat's dry weight of approximately 7,570 pounds.
Mind you, having 500 horsepower helps.
Considering the torque and acceleration these
Verado engines are known for, I wasn't surprised
to see the speedometer climb to almost 51 mph.
While cruising at 30 mph or 3500 rpm, it
takes only 12.8 seconds to top out at 50 mph.
Generally speaking, the final few digits drag on -
but not with this package. We enjoyed the hull's
approach to top speed, with an 11-second burst
from 0 to 40 mph and a 0 to 45 mph run completed
in just 14.25 seconds.
Amply sized, the Pursuit is engineered for big
water. With a deadrise of 22 degrees, its hull feels
rock solid cutting through waves. Easy to steer
and kind through the corners, the boat handles
without drama - just solid, straightforward
manoeuvrability.
Pursuit's OS 285 Offshore is very much a serious
performer, at rest or under power. A striking
blend of luxurious appointments and practical
fishing features will excite anyone with an appreciation
for boating, regardless of its ultimate use.
2007 Pursuit OS285 Offshore Test Specifications
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Test boat engine: Twin Mercury Verado 250
four-stroke outboards, 250 hp, 6-inline DOHC,
158.5 ci, 2,598 cc. 19" Pitch Mirage Plus
stainless steel propeller.
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