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Open

9 Models • 21' → 40'

Built for families who want serious offshore capability, premium comfort and the freedom to fish, cruise or entertain.

Sportsman 402 center console boat with tower, white hull, and outboard engine in side profile view

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White center console fishing boat with hard-top canopy and outboard engine shown in side profile

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Blue and white Sportsman center console boat with hard-top, tan seating, and outboard engine shown in profile view

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Sportsman 302 center console boat with hard-top and outboard engine in gray and white hull

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Sportsman center console boat with hard-top, tan seating, and Yamaha outboard engine shown from starboard side

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Light blue Sportsman center console boat with hard-top, tan seating, and Yamaha outboard engine

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Sportsman 252 center console boat with turquoise hull, hard-top, and outboard engine in profile view

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Sportsman open center console boat with hard-top, outboard engine, and tan seating in blue and white hull design

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Blue and white Sportsman center console boat with hard-top, side profile view against white background

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Heritage

4 Models • 23' → 32'

A refined crossover lineup designed for coastal cruising, ample seating, family days and some fishing when the moment calls for it.

Turquoise and white center console boat with hard-top and outboard motor, shown in side profile

Heritage 321

Turquoise and white center console fishing boat with hard-top, Yamaha engine, and tan seating viewed from the side

Heritage 261

Blue and white Sportsman center console boat with hard-top and outboard engine shown in profile view

Heritage 251

Sportsman Heritage 231 center console boat with hard-top, outboard engine, and tan seating in light blue and white

Heritage 231

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Masters

6 Models • 22' → 28'

Shallow-water performance, fishing-focused layouts and everyday comfort built for family life and fishing.

Side profile of a blue and white center console boat with hard-top and outboard engine

Masters 287

Blue and white Sportsman bay boat with Yamaha outboard engine and T-top against white background

Masters 267

Blue and white Sportsman center console fishing boat with Yamaha outboard motor and T-top shade structure

Masters 267OE

SportCraft Masters 247 bay boat with hard-top, Yamaha outboard engine, and tan seating viewed from the side

Masters 247

Sportsman center console bay boat with hard-top, Yamaha outboard engine, and tan seating viewed from the side

Masters 247OE

Sportsman 227 bay boat in turquoise and white with T-top, center console helm, and outboard motor in side profile view

Masters 227

 
Blog > Boat Show - 2023 Wharf Boat Show

An inside look at the Wharf Boat Show (March 17th - 19th, 2023) with Sportsman Regional Sales Manager Daniel Robinson.

April 10, 2023
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Daniel Robinson
Regional Sales Manager - Gulf Coast
  • Wharf Boat Show provided a premier platform to unveil new models and reconnect with potential customers
  • In person conversations at the show proved the best way to showcase features and spark interest including test drives
  • The event generated new customer leads and momentum for future innovation and next year planning

After a wonderful week celebrating my wedding on a amazing honeymoon, I needed a surefire way to ease back into work mode. The solution? Attending this year's Wharf Boat Show. As one of the most highly regarded boat shows in the region, I knew it presented the perfect opportunity to unveil our latest models and connect with potential customers. The thought of showcasing our boats in such a prestigious setting had me beyond excited.

Despite the ominous forecast of rain and chillier temperatures, customers flocked to the show all weekend. The energy and excitement of the attendees and dealers were palpable from the moment I arrived. The Wharf Marina, with its stunning backdrop, made for a picture-perfect venue, and the boats on display were nothing short of awe-inspiring. As I made my way to our booth, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride in the products we were about to unveil.

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Our booth, located strategically near the hotel entrance and hosted by the esteemed Legendary Marine Gulf Shores, was an absolute showstopper. With a prime location that allowed us to showcase our boats perfectly, we had a total of ten models on display, including our newest Seakeeper Ride equipped models that left even the most seasoned boating enthusiasts slack-jawed in admiration.

As the show got underway, I was thrilled by the number of people who flocked to our booth to learn more about our boats. From seasoned boaters to curious first-timers, many of them had specific questions about the features and capabilities of our models, proving that they had done their research and were serious about making a purchase.

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What I enjoyed most about working at the Wharf Boat Show was the opportunity to connect with customers face-to-face. In an age where technology is rapidly taking over, nothing beats the magic of having a conversation in person and being able to showcase our boats firsthand. I reconnected with previous customers and met many new ones, trading stories and experiences as we explored the various features of our boats. We even had the chance to take interested customers out on the water for a thrilling test drive on a Seakeeper Ride Sportsman.

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The Wharf Boat Show was a resounding success for our company, thanks to the many new connections we made and the heightened interest in our boats. We welcomed several new customers to the Sportsman Boats Family, and the experience left us even more motivated to push the limits and innovate further. With anticipation running high, we're already looking forward to next year's show and the limitless opportunities it brings.