2026 Heritage 261 Center Console - Digital Catalog

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Heritage 261 Center Console

All-Family. All-Cruising. All-Fun.

The Heritage 261 defines a new class of family-focused water-centric all-fun boats. Whether you like spending time on the water, in the water or around the water, the all-new Heritage 261 has you covered. The water-centric views in sandbar mode will captivate your heart and is guaranteed to produce some incredible family memories for years to come. The layout includes deep U-Shaped seating at the bow with an electronically actuated table, edge-to-edge seating at the back for up to 5, dual side entry doors that open 180-degrees, dual transom walkthrough doors that flip to offer aft-facing seating, sandbar cooler accessible from outside the boat, dual boarding ladders, swiveling captain's chairs and so much more. Walking through the features on this boat will have you thinking "they thought of everything."

This model is equipped with
 
A proprietary, first-of-its kind, Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS).
Rapid Actuation
Full underway control
Intuitive
Reliable
 
Key Benefits
Pitch & Roll Elimination
Eliminates up to 70% of underway pitch and roll motions.
Coordinated turn
Automatically adjusts the heeling angle of your boat during turns.
Auto trim
Uses a customized Trim Command Curve to automatically adjust the running angle at any speed.
List/level control
Never allows vessel list from movement onboard, wind, uneven load, prop torque, etc.
Hole shot control
Optimized to allow for faster acceleration, getting the boat on plane more quickly, improving fuel economy.
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Top Features

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Thru-Hull Windlass Anchor
Just push a button to retrieve your anchor in immense comfort from the helm making dropping anchor a breeze and saves your arms when it's time to move. This top-quality windlass system is installed thru-hull giving it a great clean look and comes standard with a high-grade stainless steel anchor.
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Bow Layout
The bow of this boat is built for entertainment and versatility. It features wraparound seating with comfortable bow backrests, two large insulated fish boxes that are easy to access, built-in drink holders and speakers to keep the music going while you relax.
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Actuated Bow Sun Deck / Table
A large electronically actuated table is the center piece. There are 3 main functions for this table. At the top position, it serves as a table. Lower it to the middle position and snap-in the additional cushion for the sun deck function. When not in use, lower it flush to the floor for an obstruction-free deck.
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Console Front Seat
Comfortable console-front seat with backrest.
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Console Front Cooler
Flip the bottom cushion of the console-front seat to reveal an insulated cooler. Conveniently located for those sitting up front.
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Fiberglass Hard-Top w/ Built-In Lighting
One of the first things you’ll notice when you look at this model is the over-sized hard-top. This top has all of the amenities you would want built in while still maintaining an elegant and timeless design.
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Hard-Top D-tubing Frame Structure
The 4-legged frame swoops seamlessly from the console up to the top and the design gives it immense structural stability. The class-first D-Tubing structure is not cut and welded as typically done, but rather it is bent and extruded out of a single piece of D-Tubing.
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Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield w/ Manual Vent
Made out of high-quality tempered glass, the integrated windshield protects the helm of excessive wind and rain while maintaining excellent air flow. The top section opens up manually to let in cool air. The glass is extremely easy to clean and will never fade, yellow or deteriorate.
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Hard-Top Molded-In Navigation Lights
When the sun goes down, molded in navigation lights can be found at the front corners of the hard-top. This location keeps them out of the way and completely unobstructed.
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Enclosed Head
Inside the console, there is a built-in storage area. This enclosed space can be used as a changing room or storage of bulky items.
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Electric Porcelain Toilet w/ Discharge
Standard feature on this boat is a freshwater electric porcelain toilet with overboard discharge along with an on-board holding tank. Once the toilet flushes, it gets piped into the holding tank. From there, where legally allowed, a push of a button discharges the tank. Making this a very easy and convenient way of having a fully functional toilet on your boat.
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Console Footrest w/ Pads
The console has molded in steps to offer a place to put your feet while the boat is underway. They are topped with custom pads with the Sportsman logo.
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Premium Adjustable Captain's Chairs
Comfort and function meet when it comes to these premium captain's chairs. Designed with versatility in mind, it can accommodate two adults comfortably. The individually adjustable flip-up bolsters offers the convenience to allow you to stand or sit and the armrests add that extra comfort touch. Wrapped in our Sileather fabric, this is a very luxurious helm chair, that feels as good as it looks.

For this model, we install the chairs on a 180° swivel mount which allows the chairs to rotate aft. You'll love this feature at the sandbar!
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Aft-Facing Footrests
When the captain's chairs are in the aft-facing position, the included 65-quart YETI cooler serves as a footrest. For those seating across the back, it also serves as a comfortable footrest.
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Rear Seating
The aft layout of this boat allows for higher capacity by offering a 4 person edge to edge bench. All cushions are fully removable for easy storage and cleaning.
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Aft-Facing Rear Seats & Transom Walk-Through
The outer seats pop out and can be inserted in the other direction. This opens up a world of possibilities at the sandbar and is a great place to enjoy the views. The entire assembly can also be completely removed for an obstruction-free entry way on one or both sides.
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Rear Total Access Hatch
The rear Total Access Hatch gives you the ability to have large storage that's still incredibly easy to access. it's the perfect place for your life jackets, extra anchor, safety equipment, scuba gear and anything else you may need. When empty, it offers best-in-class access to your essential pumps and seacocks.
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Side Entry Doors w/ 180° Swing
Two are certainly better than one, at least when it comes to side doors. The side entry doors are a versatile feature that will quickly become one of your favorites and you'll love the ability to board from either side. Our side entry doors are part of the hull and deck mold. We designed them in this way to guarantee that they have the necessary structural reinforcements needed. Our stringer system supports the door and a large heavy duty hinge hangs the door. Special on this model is the ability to swing the side doors a full 180° swing.
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Transom Aquarium 16-Gallon Livewells
Talk about the "WOW" factor with this pair of aquarium 16-gallon livewells. The two rear seats hide the lid and can be easily removed for easy access. The livewells are insulated and are sure to meet the needs when the time comes. They can also double as coolers for drinks and food. They can be operated together or separate with the pressure selector valve inside.
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Telescoping Ski Tow Bar
For this model, we have a built-in ski tow bar system that easily stows away when not in use. The entire system is designed-in and ties into a dedicated pod built into the stringer system for the strongest mounting point. This standard feature allows for many different on-water uses including skiing, towing a tube or pulling a wakeboard.
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Twin Boarding Ladders
When it comes to re-boarding, you've got plenty of choices including telescoping ladders on both sides of the boat. This feature will sure come in handy at the sandbar. The ladders stows away recessed into the deck.
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Sandbar Cooler
When it comes to refreshments, quick & convenient access is key. We have you covered in this area with a built-in sandbar cooler. This insulated cooler box can easily be accessed from outside of the boat and keep the family hydrated all day.
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Sandbar Stern Anchor
Every avid weekend sandbar goer knows that setting the boat at the perfect angle is key to a successful outing. We've included a stern anchor compartment to make that task a breeze. The boat even comes standard with the proper anchor, rope and chain to get the job done from day 1. This is a must-have feature for any sandbar outing.
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Pricing

Deck Layout

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Standard Equipment

Electronics, Console & Helm

Garmin Apollo™ RA770 Premium Stereo w/ SportTuun
Garmin GPSMAP® 1243xsv MFD 12" w/ Bluechart G3 (2)
Garmin GT15M 600w CHIRP SS Thru-Hull Transducer
Garmin VHF 115 Radio w/ Antenna
JL Audio M6 Gloss White Sport Grille Speakers & Subs
JL Audio MVi Amps w/ Built-in DSP
Scanstrut ROKK Wireless Phone Chargers (2)
SeaStar Interact DCM Digital Switching System w/ Keypad
Seakeeper Ride VACS
SportLink® Electronics Integration System
USB/USB-C Audio Plug In-Dash & 12V Receptacle

Console & Helm

Compass
Console Footrest w/ Storage & Pads
Console Interior Liner
Dual Fuel Fills
Helm Pad
Integrated Hard-Top Navigation Lights (Lumitec)
Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield w/ Vent
Interior LED Lighting Package
Lockable Console Storage
Porcelain Head w/ Overboard Discharge & Pump Out
Scanstrut ROKK Wireless Phone Chargers (2)
Stainless Steel Steering Wheel w/ Knob

Seating, Upholstery & Pads

68 Quart Built-In Console Cooler Seat
Bow Bolsters
Bow Cushion Set w/ Bow Sundeck Cushion
Cockpit Bolsters
Console Footrest w/ Storage & Pads
Dual Premium Chairs w/ Swiveling & Sliding Bases
Electric Actuated Bow Sun Deck/Table
Fiberglass Leaning Post
Premium Serenity Sileather® Marine Silicone Fabrics
Rear Bench Seat w/ Flip Flop Backrests
Removable Bow Backrest
SunDeck/Table Cushion
YETI Tundra 65qt. Cooler with Pad & Tie Downs

Livewells, Pumps & Storage

(2) 16 Gallon Aft Aquarium Livewells
(2) Macerated In-Deck Fish Boxes
20 Gallon Freshwater Tank w/ Washdown
36 Quart Aft Sandbar Cooler
Aft Anchor Storage Box w/ Anchor & Line
Anchor Locker Freshwater Washdown
High Speed Livewell Pick Up
Raw Water Washdown
Stern Anchor Storage Box w/ Anchor & Line
Trolling Motor Battery Storage
Under Gunwale Rod Racks

Hull & Deck

(4) Flush Mount Gunwale Rod Holders
10-Year Hull Warranty
160 Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Level Sensor
Advanced Fiberglass Stringer System (No Wood)
AlloChrome4200+™ Stainless Fasteners
Anchor Windlass System w/ Anchor & 300' Line
Battery Switches & 3 Discover AGM Traction Batteries
Built-In Swim Platform w/ Dual 4 Step Ladders
Dual Side Entry Doors w/ Full 180° Swing & Removable Ladder
Fiberglass Hard-Top w/ Integrated D-Tubing Frame
Gemlux Cleats, Latches, Hinges & Rod Holders
Grip Tex Yacht Style Non-Skid
Horn
Insulated Bow Storage
King Fish Rod Holders
Light Hull Color
Matching Hard-Top Underside Color
Powder Coating
Rear Total Access Hatch
Recessed Bow Hand Rails
Self Bailing Cockpit
SportTech® Advanced Fabrication Process
Stainless Steel Cup Holders - 10
Stainless Steel Drain Cover
Stainless Steel Propeller
Stainless Steel Rub Rail
Telescoping Ski Tow Bar
Total Access Hatch
Underlid Gaskets
Underwater Lights
Yacht & NMMA Certified

Colors & Materials

Light Hull Colors

 

Snow White

 

Sea Glass Green

 

Storm Cloud

 

Ice Blue

 

Harbor Haze Blue

 

Explorer Blue

 

Shadow Gray

Dark Hull Color

Upgrade
 

Jet Black

Metal Coating Options

For the aluminum throughout the boat, we offer two color options. This feature is standard on all Sportsman Boats along with the D-Tubing structure.

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White Powder Coating

Standard on all D-Tubing Frames & Aluminum Leaning Posts

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Black Powder Coating

Standard on all D-Tubing Frames & Aluminum Leaning Posts

* The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Information may be changed or updated without notice. Sportsman Boats may also make improvements and/or changes in the products, pricing and/or the programs described in this information at any time without notice. contact your local dealer for details. Not all options listed can be equipped at the same time. Some options may require other options.

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