It's 7:15 on a Saturday morning. You're backing out of the slip with coffee still hot, twin Yamaha 450s purring at idle. The family's asleep below in the cabin. By 8:30, you're 40 miles offshore with lines in the water. By noon, the grill is on, the mezzanine seats are out, and someone's asking if there's more ice in the refrigerator. By 3:00, you're anchored in a quiet cove with the bow table up and the kids jumping off the swim platform. One boat. Four completely different experiences. That's the entire point of the S358.
Who It's For
This is Pursuit's first center console in the 35-foot class, and it sits in a specific market position. You've outgrown the 32-footers but don't need the physical or financial footprint of a 38. You want serious fishing capability without sacrificing the ability to host family weekends. You're comfortable running your own boat and don't need crew. You value build quality and understand that cheaper alternatives exist for a reason.
The S358 appeals to the owner-operator who splits time between fishing trips and family outings. It's built for the angler who wants rod holders, livewells, and fish boxes but also needs an enclosed head because the spouse made it non-negotiable. It works for the couple planning Bahamas runs with occasional overnights in protected anchorages.
This is not a boat for someone prioritizing pure fishing performance above all else. If you need maximum deck space and don't care about a cabin, there are more focused options. If you want a yacht tender, the 37-foot length and twin 450 power package make it viable, but you'll pay for features you may not use.
Design & Layout: The Convertible Cockpit
The S358's defining characteristic is its ability to reconfigure. The split mezzanine seats fold flat against the console when you're fishing, opening the cockpit. Flip them out, and you have aft-facing seating with the entertainment center between them: grill, sink, refrigerator, and cutting board. The transom bench folds down for additional seating or stows to clear the deck.
Forward, the bow seating includes electric backrests that swing to create forward-facing lounges. The motorized table adjusts from coffee-table height to dining position or drops halfway with a filler cushion for a sunpad. It's a thoughtful system that actually works in practice, not just in brochures.
The cabin is small but functional. A settee converts to a berth with filler cushions. The enclosed head includes a Vacu-Flush toilet, sink with pull-out sprayer, and shower. There's a 28-inch TV and enough headroom to move around without crouching. It's designed for overnight trips, not extended cruising, and it delivers on that promise.
The starboard hull-side door is a practical addition. It simplifies boarding from docks or tenders and provides water access for diving or swimming. The door includes a removable telescoping ladder with dedicated storage.
Performance: Freedom in Numbers
Twin Yamaha 450 XTO engines are the power package. Pursuit's own test sheet has the S358 at 51.2 mph wide open at 6,000 rpm, and marks best cruise at 29.1 mph at 4,000 rpm — 33.1 gallons an hour, 0.88 miles per gallon, and 271 miles of range calculated on 90 percent of fuel. Nought to thirty takes 14.9 seconds. The 343-gallon fuel capacity supports long-range runs to offshore fishing grounds or island-hopping in the Bahamas.
The 22-degree deadrise and aggressive reverse chine produce a soft, dry ride. The boat handles well at speed and in tight quarters, aided by Yamaha Helm Master joystick control and a bow thruster. Visibility from the helm is excellent through the large tempered-glass windshield.
The twin-engine configuration leaves more swim platform space compared to triple outboards. Pursuit extended the platform outboard of the engines and covered the splashwell, creating a single-level deck that simplifies boarding and engine access.
Range and speed translate to operational flexibility. You can run 40 miles offshore for a morning fishing session and return with fuel to spare. You can make the crossing to Bimini without refueling. You can explore without constantly calculating fuel margins.
Ownership Conversation: What It Costs to Run
The S358 sits in the $600,000 to $700,000 range depending on options. That's a significant number, and it's worth understanding what drives it. Pursuit builds with hand-laid fiberglass, vinyl ester resin, and a 27-layer resin-infused composite transom. The hull and deck carry a five-year structural warranty. You're paying for engineering and construction quality that shows up in longevity and resale value.
Operating costs center on fuel and maintenance. Twin 450 XTOs are efficient for their output, but you're still burning premium fuel at a rate that adds up over a season. Annual maintenance includes engine service, bottom paint, and systems checks. Budget for haul-outs, zincs, and the occasional repair.
The S358 is owner-operated. You don't need crew, which eliminates ongoing labor costs. You do need to be comfortable handling a 37-foot boat with twin outboards. The joystick control and bow thruster help, but this isn't a boat for someone who's never docked anything larger than a runabout.
Resale on Pursuit Sport models has been strong. The brand has a reputation for quality, and the center console market remains active. Depreciation is real, but well-maintained examples hold value better than many competitors in this class.
Where to Start
The S358 is Pursuit's answer to the question: Can one boat do everything well. The answer is mostly yes, with the caveat that "everything" has limits. It fishes seriously, entertains comfortably, and cruises capably. It won't outfish a pure fishing boat or out-entertain a dedicated cruiser, but it comes closer than most.
If you're considering the S358, spend time on the boat. Walk the cockpit with the seats in different configurations. Sit at the helm. Go below and evaluate the cabin space. Run the boat in conditions you'll actually encounter. The layout either works for your use case or it doesn't.
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