Pursuit Boats Announces Mid-30-Foot Luxury Sport Yacht Powered by Outboards

Pursuit Boats, widely recognized for its high-quality center console, walkaround and express fishing vessels, has announced plans to introduce a luxury sport yacht in the mid-30-foot range that will be powered by outboard engines. The company says the new model represents a deliberate move into the luxury cruising segment while retaining Pursuit’s emphasis on practical, performance-oriented design.

Innovation and a New Direction

“We’re excited to be the first luxury builder to deliver outboard technologies to the sport yacht market,” said Pursuit marketing manager David Glenn. The patent-pending Pursuit sport yacht will receive an official name before its scheduled debut in early fall 2012. According to Glenn, the new model is intended primarily as a cruising vessel, but it will be versatile enough to accommodate a range of onboard activities — from diving and swimming to relaxing and entertaining — all in a luxury environment.

What to Expect from the New Sport Yacht

By combining Pursuit’s established boatbuilding expertise with outboard propulsion, the company aims to offer buyers the advantages associated with outboards without compromising on comfort or style. Outboard-powered designs can provide several practical benefits: cleaner cockpit and transom layouts, easier engine access for maintenance, potentially reduced weight aft of the cabin, and greater flexibility in interior and deck configurations. Pursuit’s approach is to integrate these benefits while maintaining the refinement and amenities expected in a luxury cruiser.

The company emphasizes that the new sport yacht will be built using “manufacturing technologies powered exclusively by dependable Yamaha outboards,” underscoring a focused partnership on propulsion systems. Pursuit already builds outboard-powered boats exclusively across a range of sizes from 18 to 39 feet, and this new model extends that lineup into the luxury sport yacht category.

Performance, Efficiency and Market Position

In a company statement, Pursuit Boats president Tom Slikkers said, “We see an opportunity to bring new technologies to the sport yacht market, giving customers distinct advantages in performance and fuel efficiencies not available in today’s marketplace.” While specific performance figures and technical specifications have not yet been released, the company is positioning the model to compete for buyers who want a capable cruising boat that also benefits from the practical advantages of modern outboard propulsion.

Potential buyers and enthusiasts will likely be watching for details about layout, onboard accommodations, and optional equipment. Pursuit’s experience building day boats and fishing models that balance rugged performance with comfortable appointments suggests the sport yacht will follow a similar philosophy: blending seaworthiness and practical handling with upscale finishes and user-friendly systems.

Learn More and Upcoming Debut

Additional information about the new sport yacht will be published by Pursuit as the launch approaches. Interested readers were directed to visit the Pursuit site to learn more and to follow updates leading up to the debut. The company has indicated the model will be revealed in early fall 2012 and that the official name will be announced prior to that event.

This announcement marks Pursuit’s clear intent to expand beyond its established niches in the fishing and day-boat markets into the luxury cruising segment, leveraging outboard technology to deliver a modern sport yacht with both performance and refined onboard living spaces. As details become available, prospective buyers and boating enthusiasts can expect further clarification on specifications, options and the layouts that will define Pursuit’s entry into the sport yacht market.

To follow the latest updates from Pursuit and learn more about the new sport yacht as information is released, visit pursuitboats.com/sportyacht.