2026 Open 262 Center Console - Digital Catalog

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Open 262 Center Console

Cruising intracoastal waterways or fishing offshore, all in a day's work

Climbing on-board the Open 262, you are met with amenities you've never seen on a 26 foot boat. Starting with the dual side entry doors which open 180-degrees for unobstructed water-centric access. For shade, a feature-packed fiberglass hard-top with lights, speakers and rod holders. At the helm, state-of-the-art standard electronics and protection all the way around thanks to the integrated tempered glass windshield. Gorgeous twin aquarium livewells at the transom accompany the fishing-ready cockpit layout. And let's not forget, a modern finely-tuned hull with superior ride designed for the latest engines.

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.
This model is ready for
Designed-In From The Start
This model was engineered to be Seakeeper-Ready from the start. Not adapted in as an afterthought.
Eliminate Boat Roll
Eliminates up to 95% of boat roll and the danger, fatigue, anxiety and seasickness that goes with it.
Small & Lightweight
Seakeeper weighs only a small fraction of the boat's displacement.
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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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Bow Storage
Two large storage boxes at the bow will give you plenty of places to stow away your items. They are both insulated and can be used as fish boxes or coolers.
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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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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.
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Leaning Post Tackle Center
Under the captain's chairs, you will find your batteries, storage bin and a large tackle center with drawers. For your convenience, the drawers have dividers inside to keep your items organized.
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Rear Seating
When it's time to fish, the rear bench conveniently stows away to open up cockpit space and make it easier to walk around the leaning post. The seat bottom completely removes to reveal best-in-class access to the bilge. It seats 2-3 comfortably and has a deep design for comfort.
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In-Deck Macerated Fish Boxes
On either side of the leaning post, there are insulated and macerated in-deck fish boxes.
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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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Total Access Compartment
Opening the large center in-floor lid, reveals the total access compartment. This best-in-class bilge access is one of our signature features and we’ve taken it to the next level with this designed-in larger opening. Seakeeper is not standard.
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Twin Pressurized 30-Gallon Aquarium Livewells
Deep twin aquarium 30-gallon insulated pressurized livewells with glass that allows you to keep an eye on your bait. It can also double as a cooler for drinks and food.
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Boarding Ladder
Easily board your boat from the starboard side with the standard 4-step ladder. It stows away recessed into the deck.
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Freshwater Washdown w/ Tank
Comes standard with a freshwater washdown and a 20-gallon tank. Perfect for rinsing off the deck, cleaning up after landing a fish or washing off at the sandbar. It’s a simple comfort that quickly becomes essential.
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Raw Water Washdown
With its unlimited supply, it is the perfect companion for the freshwater washdown. This system pumps outside water to a water outlet where you can screw in a regular hose.
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Underwater Lights
Built out of an anodized aluminum housing, these high quality LED underwater lights are a great feature for this model. The Lumitec underwater lights have a measured output of nearly 900 lumens, giving you plenty of blue glow behind your Sportsman. This boat comes equipped with 2 of them at the transom.
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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/ Removable Filler Board
Cockpit Bolsters
Console Footrest w/ Storage & Pads
Dual Premium Seats on Fiberglass Leaning Post
Fiberglass Leaning Post w/ Tackle Storage
Premium Serenity Sileather® Marine Silicone Fabrics
Rear Fold Down Seat w/ Access
Removable Bow Backrest

Livewells, Pumps & Storage

(2) 30 Gallon Pressurized Aquarium Livewells
(3) Macerated In-Deck Fish Boxes
20 Gallon Freshwater Tank w/ Washdown
Anchor Locker Freshwater Washdown
High Speed Livewell Pick Up
Raw Water Washdown
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/ 4 Step Ladder
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
Port and Starboard Toe Rail
Powder Coating
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
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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