Pursuit 286 (DC) Specifications
- Length: 30'0"
- Beam: 9'6"
- Dry Weight: ~9,340 lbs (with twin 300s)
- Engine: Twin outboards up to 600 HP
- Fuel Capacity: ~217 gallons
- Water Capacity: 26 gallons
- Hull Type: Deep-V dual console
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric, 7oz polyester, or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull and windshield below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5-7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8-10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to Pursuit DC 286 specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pursuit 286 (DC) T-Top cover is available in three fabric options: 9oz solution-dyed polyester for heavy-duty everyday protection, a lighter 7oz polyester for budget-friendly coverage, and premium Sunbrella acrylic for maximum UV resistance and longevity. Solution-dyed fabric has the color built into each fiber, so it resists fading and won't transfer dye onto your DC 286's gelcoat or cushions.
Yes. The cover is pattern-cut specifically for the Pursuit DC 286, with reinforced cutouts that wrap around the hardtop supports while the hardtop stays exposed above. It drapes over the bow lounges, the walk-through windshield and both consoles, the helm and companion seats, the livewell, the fishbox, and the aft benches.
Installation takes about five minutes. Drape the cover over the DC 286 from bow to stern, guide the cutouts around the hardtop supports, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch down the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. No tools or snaps are required, and on a 30-foot boat a second person makes it quicker.
No — please remove the cover before towing your Pursuit 286 (DC). Our covers are not designed to be trailered: towing with the cover on can cause severe damage to the cover and voids the warranty. The cover is designed for storage only — on a trailer, boat lift, dry stack, or jet dock — and comes off in minutes at the ramp.
Yes. While your DC 286 is stored, the cover creates a complete barrier over the helm electronics, seats, bow lounges, aft benches, and deck hatches — blocking UV rays, rain, salt spray, bird droppings, and pollen. Keeping the helm and upholstery covered between trips is one of the easiest ways to protect your investment.
Your Pursuit 286 (DC) cover is backed by our manufacturer's warranty for the original purchaser. Materials and workmanship — stitching, straps, buckles, zippers, and other hardware — are covered for 1 year from the purchase date. Fabric is covered against defects for 3 years on 7oz, 5 years on 9oz, and 6 years on Sunbrella; the fabric warranty covers defects only, not fading, normal wear, mildew, water repellency, or misuse. Covered defects are repaired or replaced after you contact us for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Traveling with the cover on or using it in the water voids the warranty. See our Warranty page for full details.
The cover is highly water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. All fabrics carry a DWR (durable water repellent) finish that sheds rain and spray while staying breathable, so moisture doesn't get trapped underneath. That breathability helps keep mildew and condensation off the cushions and deck.
No. This cover is patterned for the Pursuit DC 286 dual console with the factory hardtop. Pursuit's center console models, like the S 288, have their own cover patterns. If your DC 286 has outriggers, a taller top, or other aftermarket hardware, contact us before ordering so we can confirm fit.
The DC 286 cover is available in 9oz solution-dyed polyester in Navy or Black, 7oz polyester in Black, or premium Sunbrella acrylic in Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke. Choose your fabric and color in the order options above.
Shipping is a $30 flat rate per cover within the continental United States. Because every cover is custom-made to order, please allow 1–3 weeks for your DC 286 cover to be made and shipped — you'll receive tracking information as soon as it leaves our facility.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Pursuit 286 (DC) T-Top Boat Cover — Custom Protection for Pursuit’s 30-Foot Dual Console
The Pursuit DC 286 is a 30-foot dual console built to split the difference between family cruiser and fishing boat — about 30′ overall with a 9’6″ beam, roughly 217 gallons of fuel, 26 gallons of fresh water, and twin outboards up to 600 HP. It pairs a full-beam fiberglass hardtop with a walk-through windshield, an enclosed head in the port console, bow lounges that convert to a sunpad, a livewell, a transom fishbox, and folding aft benches. That’s a lot of upholstery, helm electronics, and gelcoat sitting in the sun between trips. Like all of our Pursuit boat covers, this one is patterned to the DC 286 itself rather than stretched from a generic size chart.
Tailored to the DC 286’s Dual Console Layout
A dual console has more to cover than a center console — the bow lounges and table, the windshield and both consoles, the captain’s and companion seats, the livewell and fishbox, and the aft benches. This cover is pattern-cut to wrap cleanly around the hardtop supports and drape over the full length of the deck, windshield included, while the hardtop stays exposed above. Installation takes about five minutes — drape it from bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs; on a 30-foot boat, a second set of hands makes it quicker. The cover is built for storage on a trailer, boat lift, dry stack, or jet dock. Remove the cover before towing — it’s designed for storage, not travel, and towing with it on voids the warranty. Looking at a smaller Pursuit? See the Pursuit 268 T-Top cover.
Protection That Matches a Pursuit
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection with a 5–7 year service life, a lighter 7oz fabric for budget-friendly coverage, or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade-resistant protection. Every option is water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams to stand up to salt spray, summer storms, and the sun that bakes the DC 286’s helm electronics, lounges, and gelcoat. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 3–6 years on the fabric) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — because every cover is made to order, please allow 1–3 weeks. Comparing 28-foot Pursuits? Take a look at the Pursuit 288 (S) T-Top cover.