Pursuit S 388: 2026 Boat Buyers Guide

Fort Pierce, Florida-based Pursuit Boats makes dual-console, open express and sport center-console boats, all high-quality, luxury offshore craft built to exacting standards from 24 to 44 feet. 

Pursuit introduced its first boat in 1977, when Leon Slikkers, then president of Michigan-based, sailing-focused S2 Yachts, had a vision to create a series of fishing boats. Six years later, Pursuit broke ground on the first of its two manufacturing facilities in Fort Pierce, where it steadily expanded further. The vaunted brand is still based in Fort Pierce today. 

In 2018, Pursuit became a part of the Tennessee-based Malibu Boats family (the Malibu Boat Group also includes Cobia, Pathfinder, and Hewes boat brands) and its steady stream of innovations and new models has continued with uninterupted success.

In the last three years, two Pursuit Sport models have been recognized by Boating Industry magazine in its Top Products program. At the same time, Pursuit has continued to launch massive new flagship models in its popular Sport and Offshore boat lines.

Pursuit S 388

The Pursuit S 388, the newest addition to the company’s award-winning Sport family, was designed to present a bold mix of performance, fishing amenities, luxury and innovation.

Fishable and versatile at more than 41 feet overall and powered by triple Yamaha 450 XTO outboards, the S 388 layout boasts multiple social zones, including a wraparound bow lounge and chaise lounge both with adjustable backrests. The captain enjoys Yamaha electric steering with programmable wheel tension and lock-to-lock steering ratio, and a full suite of Garmin electronics. The boat is protected by the Siren Marine Connected Boat remote monitoring and theft deterrent system.

A spacious cabin has abundant natural light and comfortable overnight accommodations, plus a well-appointed galley and head. Flooring is solid wood, tongue-and-groove, with storage beneath the cabin sole, in addition to storage in cupboards and beneath cushions.

An on-deck entertainment center includes a grill, sink, fridge and storage. The helm is optionally air-conditioned, with triple captain seats. A Seakeeper gryostabilizing system is optional. 

The tempered glass hull-side windows align with the console sidelights to create sightlines from the center console cabin out through the hull for spectacular views of the water and surroundings. The raised mezzanine seating also offers views facing aft, and the S 388’s handholds and bolsters provide safety and comfort during runs to the fishing grounds. An optional power-retractable sunshade extends from the hardtop. 

The S 388 features a 36-gallon insulated and recirculating livewell, in-floor fish boxes port and starboard, tackle storage behind the mezzanine seating backrests, bait-prep area at the entertainment center, premium outriggers and a starboard dive door with removable ladder. A dozen stainless-steel rod holders include six in the gunwales, two at the transom and four in the bow. It’s pre-rigged for downriggers and electric reels.

S 388 includes an integrated Yamaha Helm Master EX Full Maneuverability package with jostick and autopilot; a 9kW Fischer Panda diesel generator; Options include various hull and engine colors; a refrigerated transom box with adjustable temp control; Garmin rear-facing camera; Garmin radar; aft hardtop Garmin display; and a FLIR night vision system.

Editor’s Tip

The S388’s inviting console cabin is accessed via a companionway on the portside of the helm area. Steps lead down to a fully molded interior that includes a Vista View side window allowing sightline through the hull-side windows. -Jim Hendricks

Performance Data

• Test Power: Triple Yamaha 450 HP
• Test Props: 16 3/8” x 21” XTO OS
• Test Load: 25,727 lb. (and two people)
• Test Speed: 29.7 mph @ 3,500 rpm
• Max Range: 352 mi. (with 10 percent reserve)

Specifications

Pursuit Boats – Fort Pierce, Florida; pursuitboats.com