Open 402 Walkthrough: A First Look At The New Sportsman Flagship

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9 Models • 21' → 40'

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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.

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Blog > Open 402 Walkthrough: A First Look At The New Sportsman Flagship

The all-new Sportsman Open 402 walkthrough is here. Take a closer look at the new flagship center console from Sportsman Boats, featuring a 40-foot family friendly layout, Seakeeper Ride Quad 750, quad helm seating, a fully integrated SportLink helm, serious offshore fishing features and a fully appointed cabin.

June 22, 2026
Open 402
Light blue center console boat beached on sand with hard-top canopy and American flag
Michael Cheser
Marketing Content Supervisor
  • Open 402 is Sportsman Boats flagship designed around real owner use, delivering versatility for family days, serious fishing, long runs and overnight trips.
  • Advanced construction and ride tech including SportTech Advanced Vacuum Infusion and standard Seakeeper Ride Quad 750 deliver strength and a smooth balanced ride.
  • Thoughtful layout and integrated tech make operation easy and comfort high, with a convertible bow, panoramic windshield, cabin amenities and the SportLink system that ties navigation, sonar, audio, lighting, pumps and data.

The Open 402 is the new flagship of Sportsman Boats and the next step forward in our design, technology and on-water experience. Around here, we call it Sportsman 3.0.

Built from real feedback and real time on the water, the Open 402 was designed around the way owners actually use their boats. It is made for family days, serious fishing, long runs, entertaining and overnight trips, all in one fully integrated 40-foot center console.

With a 13-foot beam, 23-degree deadrise at the transom and our SportTech® Advanced Vacuum Infusion process, the Open 402 delivers the strength, performance and confidence expected from a Sportsman. It is also designed from the ground up with Seakeeper Ride Quad 750 as standard equipment, helping create a more balanced and controlled ride.

The layout is built for versatility. The bow converts from a social lounge to a sun deck to an open fishing area, while the mid-ship command center features a panoramic seamless glass windshield, quad captain’s chairs and a fully integrated helm. SportLink ties navigation, sonar, audio, lighting, pumps and system data together through a clean, intuitive interface.

Family of five relaxing together on a center console boat in turquoise waters

In the rear cockpit, the Open 402 is ready to fish hard and entertain with ease. Twin 40-gallon pressurized aquarium livewells, large macerated fish boxes, Gemlux rod holders, Hubbell electric reel outlets and wide-open cockpit space make it ready for offshore days. Dual side entry doors, washdowns, underwater lights and smart storage make it just as comfortable at the dock or sandbar.

Anglers celebrate a fresh mahi-mahi catch on an offshore fishing boat equipped with multiple rod holders and rigging

Down below, the Open 402 offers a fully appointed cabin with a convertible queen-sized berth, U-shaped dinette, galley, private enclosed shower, porcelain head, air conditioning and standard Fischer Panda generator. It is a space designed to make longer days easier and overnight trips more realistic.

Couple relaxing in a boat cabin with entertainment screen showing a fishing yacht at sea

The Open 402 brings together offshore capability, family comfort, advanced technology and overnight versatility in one flagship platform. It is a true do-it-all center console built for the days that matter.

Watch the full Open 402 walkthrough to get a closer look at the newest Sportsman flagship.

For more information, visit sportsmanboatsmfg.com or contact your local Sportsman dealer.