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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.

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Open 402

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Open 352

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Open 322

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Open 302

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Open 282

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Open 262

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Open 252

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Open 232

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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.

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Heritage 321

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Heritage 261

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Heritage 251

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Heritage 231

Series

Masters

6 Models • 22' → 28'

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

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Masters 287

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Masters 267

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Masters 267OE

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Masters 247

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Masters 247OE

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Masters 227

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Owner's Testimonials

Every Sportsman owner has a story to tell. From first family boat days to offshore fishing trips, weekend sandbar runs and quiet rides home, these testimonials share what real owners love most about their Sportsman Boats.

Coming out of a 32' boat from another brand, I was looking for a great handling boat with good fit and finish in the 28 foot class. I found it in the 282 Sportsman. The twin 200 Yamaha are fast out of the hole, run upwards of 50MPH and I cruise at better than 3mpg. Wow, that is a huge lift from what I used to spend on fuel heading 30 plus miles offshore on a regular basis. if you are looking for an open fisherman with great features and construction that won't break the bank, take a look at the Sportsman.
Bruce
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
I have the 28ft center console with twin digital 200 hp little noise compared to twin 250 but 200 digitals move the boat really nice and fuel consumption is great. Also motors are lighter than 250 hp the bottom line is the Boat a great value and will reccomend Sportsman to Friends and Family
Roy
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
I have been watching the Sportsman brand for almost 3 years and have been impressed with the quality, attention to detail, and innovation. They started setting the bar for other builders to follow. Additionally any questions were immediately answered by my dealer or Sportsman's representative
Brian
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The standard options and the fit and finish is outstanding for the money. The ride is superior to others in its class. Great family and fishing boat!
James
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Very happy with our purchase. Boat rides well in all types of conditions, and having the twin motors make it very maneuverable. I would recommend this boat to anyone!
Daniel
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I just want to express the pride I feel being the owner of my Sportsman 252 Open center console. The boat is built extremely well with great attention to detail and material used throughout the boat. Smooth comfortable dry ride. I hold my head up high in my Sportsman Boat.
Troy
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We love the 252 Sportsman. Great quality for a well priced boat. Sportsman packaged the boat with top of line features. We have other boats turning around to see what boat we are driving. Great boat to fish from. It is not the boat's fault were are doing a lot of fishing and very little catching.
John & Joan
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great boat, great dealership. Super Happy Owner
Thomas
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Sportsman and Yamaha quality, what a great combination. What is standard equipment on a Sportsman, is optional with others! Why look elswhere? Sportsman has what you need!
James
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Extremely pleased on how well this boat handles any conditions I have been on the Chesapeake Bay. A perfect boat everything I wanted in a an all round fishing and recreational boat. The electronics are spectacular and performance of engines surpasses my expectations. A great step forward! I couldn't ask for anything more!!!
Carl
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Our new Sportsman Open 252 is perfect for our needs.
Clifton & Arita
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)
My Sportsman 242 Open is the perfect boat for me and my wife. Great set up for fishing, and I can put in the seats up front for comfort, entertaining, and cruising. Beautiful boat with a nice ride.
Teri
Open 242 Center Console
This Open 242 CC is one Great boat, rides nice, handles very well, comes up quick, roomy, wonderful bilge access, tons of useful features.
Dennis
Open 242 Center Console
Great boat!
Pete
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We have owned other 23 foot boats and the Sportsmans 23 Open is perfect for us. It handles perfect in all conditions of the ocean and rivers, it is easy to dock, and is stable at a drift. The location of the fish well is great and forward storage is well designed. The helm is big enough to use the head and location of switches and Electronics is well positioned. The Platinum package is a must.
William
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great boat does all the things advertised. Works well inshore or off and has all the amenities anyone could want to make the day a success.
Eugene
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
This is our first new boat. It was a great choice. It is comfortable for a relaxing day on the water but it can convert into a serious fishing machine with the removal of a few cushions. Will definitely purchase again!!
George
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I had a chance to do a great amount of research on boats in this class and found Sportsman to be the best value. The additional features on most boats are standard features with Sportsman. What a beautiful boat! It has all the amenities we were looking for.
Ralph
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I have the Sportsman Open 232. It's a very well made boat, and does well rough water. It has a lot of really useful features. I really like it, and would highly recommend it.
Eric
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Just bought a 232 Open and as a first time boat buyer and I am glad we went with Sportsman. Whether we are tubing, fishing, or taking a sunset cruise, this is an all around great family boat.
Dennis
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I love my 232 open. Sportsman provides a semi-custom experience when ordering a boat with all the options. The fit and finish was incredible when delivered. On the water the boat performs as good as it looks. “Best riding center console” is a common statement by passengers on my boat. This boat provides the perfect blend of fishing and entertaining. It transforms from an all out fishing boat to a luxurious ride to town with family and friends.
Stephen
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The Sportsman 23 boat was recommended by neighbors in Florida. We wanted a boat that can handle and stay dry in heavy seas. This boat can handle it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Douglas
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Bought our new Sportsman 232CC and the boat is fantastic, our dealership is just as fantastic to deal with. Very happy with investment and result.
Christopher & Chyrl
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I've owned boats all my life and our Sportsman is the best I've ever owned. My first Sportsman was my wife's first boat and it was a 2016 Open 212. We now own a 2019 Open 232 and we absolutely love it! I truly believe it's the best boat available in its price point.
James & Courtney
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
great product: well designed, constructed. a real pleasure to captain. Really had the angler, in mind w/design. Great for family use. Represented by a dealership that exudes professional- excellent service. making the buying experience easy and fun.
Glen
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Best boat. Would highly recommend. Had the 212 open for a few months. Then, upgraded to 232 open. Well worth it.
Corey
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Amazing boat. Want something that is reliable and a lot of fun, get you a Sportsman
Ryan
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We love our new Sportsman 232. The boat handles well and is well equipped. Fits 5-6 people comfortably while pleasure cruising. Fishes 4 people comfortably with plenty of space.
Nolia
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Awesome buy. Runs perfect and I’m extremely happy. Thanks for making an affordable boat that was ready to go. My next boat will be a bigger Sportsman. I’m sold!
Clinton
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We were purchasing our first boat and did a lot of research into a lot of different brands. The Sportsman Open 232 checked all of our wishlist boxes and we have been extremely happy with our purchase.
Kimberlie
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
For the price and what was offered, this is a Great boat.
Charles
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We love our new boat. It works very well for ocean fishing or pulling the grand kids around the bay in an inner tube.
Guy
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The Sportsman 232 rides and handles great. The boat even runs well in rougher seas. Very pleased with the boat would definitely consider upgrading to a larger Sportsman.
Paul
Open 232 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I love this thing! I am on it almost every single weekend. Very simple to operate and super fun for both fishing and leisure boat trips!
Carlos
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
Sportsman builds the most solid boat available. Best in class!
Philip
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
Love the design and how easy it is to fish out of.
Corey
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
We love our Sportsman 212 Open, it's a serious fishing machine with enough comfort amenities to keep the family happy on play days as well. Our dealer was awesome, easily one of the best experiences Ive had buying a high value item.
Michael
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
I am totally satisfied with my Sportsman 212 I was very thorough in my search for my boat almost three years and Sportsman has fit every single detail that I was looking for it fits my needs in every possible way. I have had it in rivers, lakes, bays and the ocean. in comparison with other similar brands it gives as much quality but at a more affordable price. happy Sportsman owner
Barry
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
On my second Sportsman boat! Both my island Reef and 212 open have been excellent boats with great ride quality and great craftsmanship. When it’s time to upgrade again, Sportsman will definitely be at the top of my list!
Kyle
Open 212 Center Console (Pre-2025)
The boat exceeded our expectations for quality and performance. We would recommend this boat to anyone who wants a bay boat that you can tournament fish in one day and take friends on a dinner cruise the next.
Thomas & Susan
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
I absolutely love my Sportsman 267 masters. . there isn't a better designed bay boat in my opinion! I cant Say anything negative about the boat and I'm first one to bash a boat because I'm very picky when it comes to my stuff, I'll always have a Sportsman for my inshore boat, thanks for a great product!
Frideriki
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
I've owned a number of different bay boats in the past and the Sportsman I recently purchased is my favorite... Great layout, comfort, quality, & value... This is a lot of boat for the money... The boat fishes great and handles well offshore in rough seas... I highly recommend putting it on your list if you are considering purchasing a bay boat. .
Perry
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
Overall, great experience.
Randal
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
If there is such a thing as an all around boat the Sportsman 26' defines it, whether you're cruising in the bay to eat at a restaurant for dinner, fishing in the bay or 30 miles off shore on a good day the boat can handle it safely and comfortably.
Walt
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
The Sportsman 267 I just purchased with the stand through tower is everything I was looking for to fishing inshore and the bays in our area. Great all around boat...
Louis
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
My wife and I looked for 6 months to find a large Bay boat that had everything we were looking for, multiple live wells and comfortable seating and a solid boat. After looking at 12 boats we chose the Sportsman. What a solid and confortable ride, we love it. We are definitely proud to show off our 267 when anyone comes to look.
Lisa & James
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
We purchased a Sportsman 267 with a 2nd station. Was looking for a boat that we could fish Intra Coastal but also venture out into the Ocean. The boat handles extremely well in rough weather and the ride is extremely smooth. If you are looking for a bay boat that you can use both in the Ocean and Intra Coastal this is the boat for you.
Mike
Masters 267 Bay Boat (Pre-2023)
Awesome boat all around, from cruising, fishing, entertaining and anything else you throw at it! I purchased the Sportsman Masters 247 Platinum and absolutely love it. Have had zero issues from sale to service from river to offshore. Looking forward to many years on this boat!
James
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Couldn’t be happier with our purchase. Perfect in shallow water, perfect for offshore fishing. Best of both worlds.
Martin & Christina
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
We love our new Sportsman 247. We wanted a fishing boat capable of skinny water and could take the punch of crossing the bay with heavier chop. We got a lot more than that, people stop and ask me questions and yell out that I have a nice boat. I didn't expect to make others envious, it makes me proud. This boat continues to impress us with its fishability and I really miss being on it when I'm back at work on Monday.
William
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Very pleased with this boat.
Larry
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Everything I was looking for and more. The family fell in love with it immediately, which is an amazing plus. Plush seats, awesome electronics, 300 horse Yamaha, JL sound system, color matched t-top with misters, ideal lighting on board and below water line was the perfect set-up for us. Very happy with the boat. So happy to be in the Sportsman family!
Jerry
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Wow what a great total package for a 24ft Bay boat. This model has it all it's very family friendly and a serious inshore/offshore fishing machine. Ride is exceptional from a standard hull (non step). Every time we take the boat out we receive multiple compliments. I cant believe the amount of storage available from bow to stern, I am able to almost stand inside the console (remember this is a bay boat). I can also climb into the rear storage/bilge access incredible. love the hard-top.
David
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
This boat can do just about everything I want it to do. I can fish the skinny waters of the bay for trout and redfish. On a good day, I can run miles offshore and fish for snapper, grouper, etc. When the family is aboard, we take it to the beach or sandbar and relax. Plenty of speed and power with the Yamaha 300. The electronics package is great. The layout of the boat is perfect for what I do.
Matthew
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Masters 247 is a great all around boat. From pleasure cruising on the lake to wade fishing in the bay or chasing pelagics offshore it has been a pleasure and got the job done.
Christopher
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
I have owned several boats in the past and this boat by far is my favorite one!! the ride and layout is unmatched compared to other comparable boats. This thing rides like a Cadillac on the water!! I would recommend Sportsman to anyone who wants a great family friendly boat but also fishes in 1ft of water in back waters and can go 30 miles off shore with no problem. This is one of the best all around boats on the market for sure!
Michael
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
My son and I enjoy the operation, style and overall usefulness of compartments that are necessary for boating enjoyment. This particular boat combined many features for overall fishing, diving and cruising on the water.
Leslie
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
I looked at several bay boats before deciding to go with the Sportsman Masters 247. I looked at some of the higher end much more expensive bay boats, but they didn't have the details and finishing touches that the Sportsman had. I love my boats color, Sea Mist Green. Every time I take the boat out I get compliments.
Jeffery
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
I researched for 2 1/2 years for the perfect inshore and near shore boat for North Carolina where it came down to a Sportsman 247. It is a fantastic platform for bow and stern casting in creek, river, sound, and ocean. Trolling with a 6 rod spread works well also. We have successfully fished the skinny to the deep waters. This platform was engineered to support the aggressive angler effectively and with all the amenities my wife and family can still entertain on it in a regal manner!!!
Francis
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
We are absolutely loving our new Masters 247 with the Yamaha 250 Vmax SHO motor!! This thing is a fishing machine, one minute we're in 40 feet of water bottom fishing and the next we're in 1. 5 feet of water catching Reds. We can't wait to take this boat offshore to get in 100+ feet of water looking for Grouper and Snapper. The boat handles like a dream, maneuvers as nimble as my old 18 foot boat! Even my wife got used to driving it extremely fast, after initially being intimidated by it's size.
Robert
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Overall the boat meets all expectations.
Sonya
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Our first boat purchase couldn’t have gone better. We were directed to Sportsman by friends who have enjoyed Sportsman themselves. The selections on the lot were enough for us to choose from. The sales staff were extremely professional, yet personable. The boat has turned out to be great for all the fishing my son wants to do, and has also been perfect as a family boat to venture out for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the river. It’s a true asset to our family.
Joseph
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
I recently took delivery of my new 2019 Sportsman 247 and it has totally blown me away with its performance and ride. I feel like I have made the best buying decision when it comes to a new boat. My dealer and Sportsman have been extremely helpful when my ordering process and delivery. I feel grateful to own such a well-built, thought out, good looking, functional, and best riding bay boat on the market. My family will enjoy this boat for years to come.
Andrew
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Feature packed and very solid construction!
Carl
Heritage 211 Center Console
Awesome boat! Love our Sportsman.
Clifford
Heritage 211 Center Console
Boat is everything I have wanted and looked for in a boat like this. Wouldn't change anything,
Daniel
Heritage 211 Center Console
Great boat with many features.
Katherine
Heritage 211 Center Console
Really enjoy my new Sportsman and highly recommend to others. What sold me in the end was the standard features that it came with from the factory. It was also very refreshing and helpful to get upfront pricing.
Michael
Heritage 211 Center Console
Bought 211 Heritage, gives nice solid dry ride. Very happy with boat.
Christopher
Heritage 211 Center Console
Very happy with the purchase of our Sportsman boat. The ride and comfort is awesome. We are on our boat once a week. Not looking forward to the winter months coming. It is one of the smoothest riding boats I have been on. We have 31 hours on the boat and so far no issues. We have owned the boat for about three months.
Audry
Heritage 211 Center Console
Great sales staff, Chuck was super helpful and a good guy. Love my Sportsman Boat, will stick with Sportsman for life.
John
Heritage 211 Center Console
Very satisfied with my new boat
Robert
Heritage 211 Center Console
My family and I have spent all summer on the boat and love it. Excellent boat for the price. We actually had a down payment on another brand before we found Sportsman at a boat show. Would buy a Sportsman again.
Brian
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Sharp, well-prepared boat with the highest seating capacity in its class. Great for recreational cruises with family and friends. Capable fisherman—deep vee configuration enables tackling inlet and offshore (if not too choppy!). Plenty of storage. I recommmend a second integrated GPS/screen for engine monitoring as there are no separate gauges for temp, fuel, RPM, etc.
William
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great boat, Dry, safe for the kids, and plenty of capacity.
Michael
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
My father bought a 231 in 2015. i was sold the day we were cruising 25 to 30mph headwind in a tight 3 foot chop, dry as a bone and able to hold a conversation. We both fell in love with the boat, it packs tons and tons of qualities for fishing yet still a comfortable cruiser for the whole family. In turn, I talked my wife into one, a 231 Heritage, and it will probably be the last boat I will buy ever. Perfect for the Chesapeake, the family loves it and it will get me anywhere I want.
Steven
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I love my 231 platinum, I have a great local dealer and I could not ask for more for the money.
Rodney
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
We could not be more pleased with the purchase of our new Sportsman. We looked at nearly every boat in the 21-23 foot range over the course of a year before purchasing the 231 Heritage. The fit, finish, ride, and included equipment far surpassed the rest of the manufacturers we looked at.
Michael & Emily
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The boat is all I could hope for. The buying experience was good and the boat is great. Fit, finish and ride are great.
Irwin
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
My Sportsman Heritage 231 performs as advertised. Great Boat!
Timothy
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Love the boat and the people at my local dealer were great to work with.
James
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I purchased the Sportsman Heritage 23. The main reason I upgraded to a bigger boat was to hold more people. I have a family of 6 so it was almost impossible to take friends and family out with us on the water. Since we bought the Sportsman, we have had multiple outings where we had 10-12 people on our boat, and I am pleasantly surprised at the boats ability to "get up and go" even carrying the larger loads. I have the Yamaha 200 HP on this boat.
Chad
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
It would be hard to find a more thoughtfully-designed, versatile boat than Sportsman at this price point. From family cruising to handling the open ocean safely when the seas turn sporty, the 231 can handle it all
Edward
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
As a first time boat owner, I did a lot of research on what boat to go with. In the end, I chose Sportsman and I'm glad I did. Everything from their service department to walk me through questions I had to the fit and finish of the boat. A very happy customer!
Steve
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I am new to the center console/outboard motor type boat (have had twin inboards in the past); however, I am quickly becoming used to handling the boat. I believe Sportsman is an exceptional boat in terms of appearance, quality and handling.
John
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great Boat and Great Service
David
Heritage 241 Center Console
We have been very pleased with our purchase of the 241. We have right at 97 hours and just completed the 100 hr. Service. Both Sportsman and our local ealer have been Top Notch. The boat is comfortable, with enough room to fish. The 241 is a great mix of family and sport boating. The cost enabled us to upgrade the Stereo, EPS, Autopilot, Duel Monitors. A lot of boat for the money.
Robert & Amy
Heritage 241 Center Console
I thoroughly enjoy my new Sportsman Heritage 241. The size and performance of the boat is excellent. The quality of the finish, quality of the equipment and performance of the boat is excellent. I look forward to many years of enjoyment with this boat.
John
Heritage 241 Center Console
Hull, heavy duty for offshore, better than much larger boat. Dry boat, motor is superior, hardware strong, boat design the best, true fishing machine!!!
Thomas
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
I moved up from a 20 ft runabout with a 150 Hp outboard I had for many years. The Heritage 251 had all of the features I wanted in a boat including electronics. The boat rides and handles better than I could have imagined. The fuel efficiency with twin 150s is comparable to that of my earlier boat. The electronics are comprehensive yet easy to use. The boat maneuvers well at high speed and in tight quarters. The boat is very comfortable pleasure cruising or fishing.
Joel
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
The Sportsman center console boats deliver a great ride and performance and value.
Gregg
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
The ride quality is unsurpassed.
Jason
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
I have owned 2 Sportsman. They are well-built, solid boats! Great boat at great value!
Trae
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
The fit and finish is great! The boat is very easy to drive and comfortable ride in rough water. The matched Yamaha motor has great performance. We now have a potty for my wife, hooray!! We are looking forward to a lot of memories and especially fishing outings with our new Sportsman, and hope its around for a long time! Its a beautiful boat that we get complimented on a lot already. Test drive a Sportsman boat, you will love it!
Richard
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
Great job by all involved. From the sales staff, parts staff, rigging department, delivery captain, and all the managers. Thank you so much for it all!
Albert
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Excellent ride in smooth and rough water, vey nice to pilot, gets up and goes with 150 HP motor, very comfortable, overall fit and finish very good. Overall I am very pleased
Gerrit
Masters 207 Bay Boat