With a pair of 250-hp Yamaha four-strokes, the Pursuit reaches a top speed of 48 mph. More importantly, you can run to the fishing grounds at a decent clip without shaking loose a kidney.

The large center console market has arguably been the fastest-growing segment in the boating industry over the past decade. Not only are there more builders, but the boats keep getting bigger and bigger. Thirty-five-foot CCs are commonplace at boat shows today. (It’s only a matter of time before we see 50-foot center console production boats. ) The latest entry comes from Pursuit, the well-known Fort Pierce, FL, builder.

With the long and narrow 3480, Pursuit is taking a stab at the high-performance, offshore fishing boat market that includes names like Contender, Regulator, SeaCraft, Yellow Fin, and Palmetto. …