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Series

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

Family time on a Sportsman Boat.

Owner's Testimonials

The best way to understand the Sportsman experience is to hear it from the people who live it. Read what owners have to say about the comfort, performance, quality and confidence they feel every time they get on the water.

Really like the features and performance on this boat. Very satisfied with our purchase
John
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Best boats on the market
Breck
Masters 207 Bay Boat
My Sportsman 207 is a perfect boat for the Carolina shores. The layout is well thought out. The functionality of the boat's features are very user friendly. The boat is perfect to fish but is also great for recreational day-rides with family and friends. The boats hull design makes for a smooth and responsive ride. I will continue to buy Sportsmans for the long term.
Matthew
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Just purchased a Masters 207... . all around great boat!!!
Vincent
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
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
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)
I have owned 2 Sportsman. They are well-built, solid boats! Great boat at great value!
Trae
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
The ride quality is unsurpassed.
Jason
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)
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)
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 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
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
Great Boat and Great Service
David
Heritage 241 Center Console
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)
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)
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)
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)
Love the boat and the people at my local dealer were great to work with.
James
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
My Sportsman Heritage 231 performs as advertised. Great Boat!
Timothy
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)
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)
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)
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)
Great boat, Dry, safe for the kids, and plenty of capacity.
Michael
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)
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)
Very satisfied with my new boat
Robert
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 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
Bought 211 Heritage, gives nice solid dry ride. Very happy with boat.
Christopher
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
Great boat with many features.
Katherine
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
Awesome boat! Love our Sportsman.
Clifford
Heritage 211 Center Console
Feature packed and very solid construction!
Carl
Heritage 211 Center Console
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)
I couldn't be happier with my purchase of my new Sportsman boat. The ride and handling are great, so good in fact even my wife will drive it ( and believe me that is a first). Anybody looking for a new bay boat will kick themselves if they don't take a good look at Sportsman boats.
Robert
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Well made boat I have had no issues that had to be corrected. Handles great and is a dry ride in rough water. The whole purchasing process was easy and the boat was delivered on time as promised. The high sides make the boat safe for riders. Highly recommend this product you will be extremely satisfied.
Artis
Heritage 211 Center Console
I did a lot of research before i made my purchase because this was my first official boat! Couldn't be more satisfied with the performance and the quality of the boat!
Jacob
Heritage 211 Center Console
My sportsman 211 has everything I wanted in a boat. Extremely satisfied with my purchase.
Daniel
Heritage 211 Center Console
Bought our Heritage 211 a few months ago and couldn't be happier! We love everything about this boat.
Scott
Heritage 211 Center Console
Purchased a 211 heritage from Chris at our local dealer. Great boat all around and great value for the pricing. Would recommend this boat to anyone.
Louis
Heritage 211 Center Console
Owning a boat is a great way to make memories with your family! Our Sportsman is perfect for fishing, tubing and just enjoying the water!
Jon
Heritage 211 Center Console
I bought a 2017 Sportsman Heritage 231 Platinum in June of 2017 to replace an older skiff. After a year on the water, this boat is awesome. It handles the waters of the Crystal Coast of NC well providing a dry, stable ride. I have found it easy to dock or to pull up to a sandbar or island. I primarily use it as a family boat, but it is laid out well for fishing. All around a great boat from my experience.
Michael
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great product. Our first center console and we love it!! Nice working boat for fishing, and a nice pleasure boat for tubing or cruising in the bay.
Matthew
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The 23' Sportsman Heritage is a great boat. I primarily use it for social boating - I get out 4-6 times a week between evenings after work and weekends. There is plenty of space for seating - It's rated for 10, but stay in smooth water. It's comfortable with 4-6 with some seas. Upgraded engine has of get-up-and-go. I have a grill with a rod-holder mount and bought a removable table for the forward part. The boat has ample storage, and the console is large enough to use a port-a-potty.
Carol
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Sportsman boats are a good product with many available options, this is my first boat, but I have been on many other boats and have enjoyed being the owner of a Sportsman Boat, I would recommend it to other people. My dealer was friendly and knowledgeable and has been helpful when called.
Chris
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Heritage 231 - Rides great in choppy water, easy to drive/maneuver, nice standard features and available options. Well made and nice looking boat!
William
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The Sportsman has all the needed updates and upgrades a fisherman would want on a boat today. My dealer worked with me to provide excellent customer experience.
Dale
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I looked at and researched 5 manufacturers. I visited 2 boat shows and 5 dealerships. I read reviews and watched YouTube videos. I spent 6 months comparing features and performance specifications. The Sportsman 231 Heritage stood head and shoulders above the compitition. Fit and finish are great and the dealership was far and above the best Expierence of all. I tell everyone about both my new boat and the dealer who sold it to me. Thank you Sportsman.
Bill
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Very satisfied with the purchase.
Tracy
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
I've had my new Sportsman about a month, been very impressed with the boat (it's my fifth boat, first Sportsman). It jumps up on plane super quick with the Yamaha 250HO. The attention to detail under the Helm station and under the back hatch is what also sold me on the boat. The ability to take out all the cushions is great, the ride is smooth, and the Dual Simrads are great for navigation and fishing.
Glen
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
Great boat, innovation and quality throughout.
Jon
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
This is now my second but new Sportsman boat. After owning a used 2014 211 Heritage I decided to upgrade to a 2018 231 Heritage and I couldn't be happier. The boat rides great and handles smoothly even in choppy conditions. Upgrading to the 231 provided more room for fishing than my 211 did especially when you have four or more people on board fishing. If you are looking for a great mid range boat you can't get any better than a 231 Heritage!
Michael
Heritage 231 Center Console (Pre-2024)
The best people I have worked with. Great customer service from Sportsman and my local dealer. Factory tour was very informative and sold me on a Sportsman. I looked at all the boats in this class and above. The best bang for the buck by far. Thanks Sportsman.
Robert & Amy
Heritage 241 Center Console
The sportsman seems to be a great value for a fishing and family boat. We have enjoyed the boat so far.
Jonathan
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
Love the boat and love the service we received from our local dealer. It's a whole lotta boat for the money!
John
Heritage 251 Center Console (Pre-2026)
Awesome experience on the water. Would not trade it for anything. Thank You for making a truely great product.
Brian
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Could not be happier with this boat. Everything we were looking for.
James & Alexandra
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Beautiful boat with a lot of attention to details. From the leaning post/Seat to the live wells, insulated boxes and other features, it is apparent that a lot of careful engineering went in to this boat. Absolutely love it!
Vic
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Recently bought a new Sportsman Masters 207 and love the boat. The size is good for a couple to fish from and up to 6 people for cruising. Quality is very good and the Yamaha F150 is efficient and fast.
Jerry
Masters 207 Bay Boat
I live in south Louisiana where bay boats dominate the market. Having two young kids and fishing more of the outside mash areas I wanted a boat with more freeboard then normal. After a year of research and dragging the wife to every boat show and dealer with in a 4 hour radius. It was clear that the Sportsman Masters 227 stood out from the rest of the boats we looked at. Living in south Louisiana and having a boat since I was 12 this boat has super passed any expectations that I had.
Glenn
Masters 207 Bay Boat
Purchased a 2018 Masters 207 with Yamaha 150 and Minn Kota IPilot trolling motor from my awesome local dealer. I am very happy with the boat's features, performance and the dealership. Highly recommend Sportsman Boats if your looking for great quality and a fair price.
John
Masters 207 Bay Boat
I purchased a 2018 Masters 207 for my first boat and have been nothing but pleased. I had fished a buddy's 2015 Masters 207 for a bit and when I heard of the changes made for the 2018 model, I had to place an order! So far, so good, and I know if there are any issues, I have confidence that Sportsman will make it right!
Jeremy
Masters 207 Bay Boat
We moved out of our 1975 model Ranger bass boat to the center console Sportsman 227. I have two sons over 6 feet tall, and we did not fit in the old boat. This boat permits us to use the lakes in North Texas any day despite the high winds that are typical. We have plenty of room to move around and land multiple fish at time. We use the boat secondarily to water ski and tube. It has met all my needs. We still clean it every trip and it looks like new after a year of ownership.
Dale
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
My 227 sportsman boat is a great boat...Sportsman got this boat right...
Robert
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
Best boat out there in its class
Jereme
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
To those how are looking for the perfect boat to bring friends out crushing or a family day on the water this boat has everything you would need in a boat I purchased my sportmann 227 master in July 2017, I mainly fish with it has plenty of room to fish when I was looking for a boat there was 2 thing in the that I was looking for and that was storage and a great riding boat and the sportmann boat has it all I’m very satisfied with the price and the service
Eddie
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
227 Masters best in class boat for the money.
Todd
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
I absolutely love my Platinum edition bay boat. Why? Stable dry ride - great finish and fixtures - awesome T top - white, blue and red LEDs plus underwater lights - sleek looks - super nice upholstery - lots of storage and big live wells. I could go on. A superior boat and a good price point.
Barry
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
This boat is a fisherman's dream. The boat has all of the amenities that one would need for fishing and the electronics are awesome. Plenty of storage and the rod lockers are so convenient. Top grade upholstery that is easy to maintain. The boat performs well on the water with my 250 Yamaha engine. I highly recommend the Sportsman 227 for anyone who is looking for a boat that can be used for Bass fishing, Stripper fishing and any other freshwater fishing.
Denny
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
I’ve been looking at the Sportsman 227 Masters for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. So far I feel I made the right choice! The changes they made to the 2018 model was exactly my wish list of upgrades so when I seen it I knew it was the one. I’ve only had this boat a little over a month but I can tell you with the way it handles I feel like I’ve owned this boat for years because of the comfort and ease of operation. If your thinking about buying a sportsman no need to hesitate, just do it!
Eric
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
Great ride, great finish.
Stephen
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
Sportsman is a great boat for many activities
George
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
I have been so impressed with my new 2018 Sportsman Masters 227. The boat is extremely functional, has plenty of storage space and the new design on the locker lids makes it so easy to access fishing rods. The helm seat is very comfortable and well designed with plenty of leg room. My Yamaha 250 engine has the power to handle all of the situations that I have been challenged with so far and runs so efficiently. Love the electronics and the side scan feature. This boat is awesome!
Denny
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
After reviewing many many other brands of bay boats the sportsman 227 first caught our eye with its simple yet unique layout. We also found that the layout actually seemed to give us much more room on deck than most of the 24' boats that we reviewed, this is a big deal considering that we are a family of 6. After receipt of our boat we found it to be even more capable than promised. We typically fish bays and backwater but have had no trouble with rough seas as well. Great job Sportsman!
Rocky
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
We purchased a Sportsman 227 for bay fishing and casual riding. We have owned the for a month and are very satisfied with the ride and fictions of the equipment. It has a very dry and sturdy ride.
Traci
Masters 227 Bay Boat (Pre-2025)
I purchased a 247 Masters bay boat from our local dealer in Statesboro in June of 2017. My family and I have enjoyed the boat and it serves our boating needs wonderfully. We fish a lot and this is a fantastic fishing set up. The dealership was please to work with. We are very pleased with the purchase and service.
Mike
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
I had a Sportsman 247 built in the Spring of 2017. I took delivery of it in May of 2017. I love the way the boat looks, feels and handles. I am very satisfied with it. I looked at several other big name manufactures an the big reason I went with Sportsman was because of the dry ride and ease of handling under power. I have fell in love with the bench seat in the rear and the accessibility to all the pumps, hoses and equipment under the rear deck. I think they did a great job with wiring too.
James D.
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Great boat for fishing and pleasure, rides like a dream and has all the amenities you need for a great day on the water.
Michael
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
2018 Sportsman 247 Platinum turns heads like no other boat I have ever owned! I give Sportsman an A+ for ride comfort, performance and quality at a reasonable price point. Whether 30 miles offshore or in the shallow banks of the marsh I am covered with a boat that can do it all.
Angela & Scott
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Took delivery of my 247 in April. It has been a great boat to run the salt water bays and coast of lower area of Louisiana. It sure has turned many heads and have received many complements.
Robert
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Masters 247 is a great boat!
Justin
Masters 247 Bay Boat (Pre-2022)
Incredible boat, incredible sales staff, incredible price...mike drop!!!
Richard
Tournament 214 Bay Boat
Ordered our 312 Sportsman 2018 back in August. The boat is great, the finish is first class, electronics beyond my expectations. The ride is stable and dry. My wife and I are thrilled. Thank you
Ramon & Elvira
Open 312 Center Console
Well thought out layout. Easy access to the bow. Great storage in the forward lounge. Controls easily available. Steering and ride excellent.
Bryant
Open 282TE Center Console (Pre-2022)
Boat performs great. Like the layout can be used for serious fishing but also family friendly.
Anthony Jason
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
Just took delivery of my new 28 Sportsman. Its first trip was from Palm Beach to Hope Town, Elbow Cay. Boat did fantastic, smooth dry and responsive. Great Ride, Thanks!
Gregory
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
I purchased my first Sportsman 211 CC in 2015 at the Fort Myers boat show. I put almost 300 hours on the 150 Yamaha outboard. Great overall boat for recreation and fishing but a little small for when our kids and grandkids come for a visit in Florida. In March 2018 I traded the 211 CC for a 282 CC Sportsman. The 282 CC is probably the best overall boat I have ever owned for recreation and fishing. I would highly recommend Sportsman Boats to anyone interested in Center Console.
Robert
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
I purchased my first sportsman boat in 2012 and I have had no problems with the boat. When I purchased it, the 282 open wasn’t part of the sportsman line when I saw it at the Houston Boat show there was nothing that offered what sportsman offered so the choice was simple. I felt that the sportsman boat was superior to the other boats in the same class. I hope to enjoy years of great fishing on the 282 open.
Denny
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
First 2 times offshore were great! Hope to catch many more fish and enjoy this boat alot with my Family and friends.
William
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
We loved our Sportsman 232 so much we bought a 282 a year later.
Margaret
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
Sportsman boats are one of the best boats I have found especially when it comes to quality and value! Would recommend their boats over all of those other brands anyone will probably look at while comparing. Believe me.
Jason & Hannah
Open 282 Center Console (Pre-2022)
Love the new boat!!!
Daniel
Open 252 Center Console (Pre-2024)