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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.

Open 402

NEW Open 352

NEW Open 322

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

NEW Open 302

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

Open 282

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

Open 262

Open 252

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

Open 232

Open 212

Series

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.

NEW Heritage 321

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

Heritage 261

NEW Heritage 251

Heritage 231

Series

Masters

6 Models • 22' → 28'

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

NEW 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

Masters 247

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

Masters 247OE

Masters 227

Two anglers fishing from a center console boat in shallow coastal waters near residential buildings

Performance Bulletin

Masters 247 — Mercury V10 Verado 350 · Single

Official Mercury test data, normalized to the Sportsman sheet.

Mercury V10 Verado 350 · Single Yamaha F300XSB2 · Single Yamaha F350XSA2 · Single

Performance Test

113 Sportsman Way · Summerville, SC 29483 · 843.376.2628

Masters 247

Single Mercury V10 Verado 350 · 350 hp total

Tested 27 Mar 2023

3 people aboard · 4,590 lbs as tested

Sheet SPT-247-V10VERADO350SINGLE

Top speed

56.7 mph

@ 6,300 rpm

Best cruise

3.27 mpg

24.2 mph @ 3,000 rpm

Cruise range

193 mi

on 59 usable gal

Time to plane

—

not measured by Mercury

0–30 mph

—

0–20 mph: —

Performance Data

RPM

MPH

GPH

MPG

Range

600

3.5

1.0

3.36

198

1,000

5.4

1.6

3.37

199

1,500

7.9

3.2

2.46

145

2,000

9.5

5.2

1.85

109

2,500

14.3

6.7

2.15

127

3,000

24.2

7.4

3.27

193

3,500

31.6

9.7

3.26

192

4,000

35.9

11.6

3.09

182

4,500

41.2

15.4

2.68

158

5,000

46.0

18.4

2.50

148

5,500

51.1

26.5

1.93

114

6,000

54.9

30.3

1.81

107

6,300

56.7

31.0

1.83

108

Range: MPG × 59 usable gal (90% of a 65 gal tank), no reserve held back — same rule on every Sportsman sheet.

Performance Curve

GPH MPH MPG

Time to plane

—

0–20 mph

—

0–30 mph

—

Engine

Horsepower350 hp each · 350 hp total

Cylinders10

Gear model / ratioStandard 2.08

Engine length25 in

Engine height1 in

Steeringoptimus EPS

Propellers & Mounting

SeriesRevolution X

Pitch22

Blades / material4 · stainless steel

Mounting hole4

Setback1 in

Test Conditions

Test date27 Mar 2023

Aboard3 people

Weight as tested4,590 lbs

Fuel at test35 gal

Air / water74° F / —

Wind / sea10 mph · calm

Elevation0 ft

Comments. Saltwater test, calm sea state. Conducted by anton francois +2.

Approximate and provided as a guideline only. Your boat's performance will vary with weight, sea state, wind, temperature, elevation, bottom condition, options and operator. Confirm figures for your specific boat and engine package with your Sportsman dealer before purchase.

Source

Mercury Boat House Bulletin, Sportsman Masters 247 Bay Boat · V10 Verado 350 · 2023-03-27

sportsmanboatsmfg.com

The normalization

What each brand calls it, and what we print

An em dash means the brand does not measure it. Range is computed on the Sportsman rule, both brands.

Field

Yamaha bulletin

Sportsman sheet

Mercury bulletin

Configuration

Configuration: Twin / Triple

Engines · N × model

Number of Engines

Rig detail

Mounting hole, ventilation plate height

Mounting & setback

Mounting bolt hole, engine height, setback

Propeller

Series, diameter × pitch, part #

Series, pitch, blades, material

Mercury name, pitch, blades, material

Hole shot

Time to Plane

Time to plane

not measured

Acceleration

0–30 mph

0–20 mph and 0–30 mph

Range

not published

computed: MPG × usable fuel

published miles per rpm

Crew

Number of People

Aboard

Test conductor + n

Sea state

not recorded

Wind / sea

Wind velocity, sea state

Top speed

highest rpm row

top row of the curve

stated separately from the table

Source bulletin: original Mercury PDF