Owner's Testimonials
We love our new sportsman. This boat is perfect for our family for inshore and open water fishing and riding. The height of the sides is perfect for our toddler.
Amanda
We absolutely love our new Sportsman Heritage 231. It is truly our multi-purpose vessel.
Christopher
Love the boat and company! We searched several makes and models before making the purchase and Sportsman was by far the best built for the money. We utilize the boat 80% saltwater through intercostal waterways to off shore fishing but sometimes just want to hang out at the sand bars. Great boat for the diversity you want to throw at it!
Daniel & Brittnee
We purchased a 211 Sportsman Heritage after looking at many other CC boats in their class. We decided to move up to a 23 ft. CC and once again looked at other makes in the 23-24 ft. class. Since we were very satisfied overall with the 211 Heritage and the quality of the boat we choose to purchase the 231 Heritage. We are very quality and value minded buyers and the Sportsman in our opinion is the best boat for the price. Ride, storage and features make it a great boat value.
Pj
Our Sportsman Heritage 231 was the perfect boat for our family. We were looking for a boat that could accommodate 12 people comfortably, have good power, and reasonably priced. Sportsman was the only manufacturer to meet all of these. Many of the included features of the Sportman were options and upgrades with other manufactures. Very happy with purchase and service that we received from our local dealer.
Chris & Robyn
I researched for months to find a boat that would provide me family fun and fishing. Being that my wife doesn't fish we had to be able to run the coast and hit the beaches with friends, but I wanted to take it in and offshore. The Sportsman Heritage fit the bill perfectly. We have had 12 people cruising the rivers and bar hopping with plenty of room, and then I can strip the seats out and fish the next day without fear of ruining the upholstery. We love the boat.
Irwin
You won't find more value for your dollar than this boat. I tried to find a better value and all roads kept moving me back to Sportsman. Truly happy with the purchase.
Joel
Looked at many brands with similar models. Comparatively for me it was an easy choice choosing Sportsman. We are enjoying this boat tremendously ! The comfort and ride and extra storage under the stern seat are fantastic. Looking forward to enjoying our time on this boat for years to come !
Christopher
The Sportsman brand is a well thought out and beautifully crafted production boat. My family is very happy with our purchase of our 231 Heritage with the 250 Yamaha. The Sportsman staff sold me from the beginning by providing a thorough tour of the facility, demonstrating all aspects of construction and assembly.
Robert & Megan
After many 12-17 foot boats, we are very pleased with our new 231 Sportsman, especially its performance on the Chesapeake in a healthy chop. Very satisfied with the entire crew at our local dealer.
John
Handles well in normal to moderate conditions. Comfortable. Standard features are nice with some nice available options. Boat design is functional and appealing.
Ron & Melodie
Extremely satisfied with my new Sportsman 231 Heritage. Has already lived up to and exceeded expectations! I researched many boat manufacturers and had decided that the Sportsman was the best boat for the money. Dealer was almost perfect in their execution of the sales process as well!Would highly recommend Sportsman Brand as well as our dealer to anyone!!
Ken
The 231 Sportsman with the Yamaha 250 is an excellent boat. It handles super smooth in rough water and looks really sharp. The JL audio system is easy to hear even at high-speed‘s. I will definitely be buying another Sportsman!
David
We couldn't be more happier with the purchase of our sportsman 231 awesome boat
Robert
Bought 211 heritage, gives nice solid dry ride. Very happy with boat
Christopher
Boat is everything i have wanted and looked for in a boat like this. Wouldn't change anything,
Daniel
I bought a Sportsman heritage because it pretty much had everything I wanted. Great boat for pleasure cruising and the seating is well laid out. Ride is good in choppy water. Very happy with my purchase
Domicick & Paige
I bought the 211 heritage model w/yamaha 150, have had the boat for 11 months and have put 100 hrs on it. Very happy with the dry ride, quality of the craftsmanship. Enjoy the fishing capabilities of boat & days of just pleasure cruising. All around so far has been a great boat for the price I paid.
Christopher
Very impressed with the overall fit and functionality of everything on this boat. Ride quality is second to none. I will be a Sportsman owner for life.
Sean
My search for a bay boat came with high recommendations from friends to go with a Sportsman. I wasn’t disappointed. I am very impressed how dry the Platinum 247 it is in rough waters. With a shallow draft and dry chimes, I’m able to fish both backwaters and off shore. Very versatile. A large deck, plenty of rod storage and the 300 hp Yamaha has elevated my fishing trips to top level. It’s also family friendly. Thumbs up Sportsman!
William
Truly the best riding boat I have been in, from Triton to Champion to Gulf Coast. All excellent boats, not putting any of them down at all but the Sportsman 234T surpassed them all in my opinion.
Charles
Growing up on the water and spending majority of my time around fishing and boating activities, I have had the luxury of owning and operating majority of the boat manufactures that are available. My 2017 Sportsman 214 tournament has been one, if not, the best performing, handling and fishing friendly boats on the market today that will not break the bank.
Nicholas
The boat has been awesome. Handles chop and goes shallow. The VMAX is the way to go. Plenty of power.
Matthew
My new 312 Sportsman Center Console boat outfitted with twin 300 hp Yamaha engines, the electronics and the quality of the layout and the extras is exceptional in terms of quality and function. Our dealer experience has been second to none, thanks!
Thomas
LOVING OUR NEW 312 OPEN. EXCELLENT RIDE AND LOADED WITH ALL THE GOODIES
James & Beverly
I purchased my 2019 Sportsman 312, with twin 350, It was easy to decide after looking at the list of electronics, auto pilot, joy stick, misters, rod holders etc... I could go on, but its going to take a while... . . basically the boat come set up for what ever you want to do, FISH, PLAY, or ENTERTAIN!! I am very impressed by all the complements from people asking "what kind of boat is that", "its the nicest boat I have seen in a long time" again I could go on! And its ride in unbelievable!!!!
John
The Open 312 is the best center console boat I've owned. Great design, outstanding features and accessories, electronics are top of the line, solid high quality construction and finishes. The layout is perfect for fishing. The twin 300's provide outstanding fuel economy without compromising on performance. The wide beam and flared bow provide a smooth, comfortable and very dry ride. The management and staff of both the manufacture and the dealer is superb. Knowledgeable, accessible, & dedicated.
Robbin
This boat and manufacturer is one that I researched for over a year before I made a purchase. When the 282TE came out, I knew that was the perfect fit for me. This boat has not failed to deliver. I had had her out in all conditions and she has responded beautifully. She takes a heavy sea well. Fuel economy is very impressive. Electronics have performed as well. I love the auto-pilot and the depth finders have allowed me to find excellent bottom. Twin engines make maneuvering easy.
Bryant
Sportsman is a outstanding quality and superb craftsmanship boat. Attention to detail is evident when you first take this boat out. The ride is superb and it handles like a high priced sports car. Truly a great boat for the boating enthusiast
Michelle
I wanted a fishing boat the family could enjoy as opposed to a family boat you could fish out of. The 282 tournament edition is perfect for this application. The boat rides great and is dry. We had ours custom ordered to our specs.
Walter
The 282 TE handles the rough water very well and comfortably. The Yamahas perform well and are fuel efficient. We love the coffin box seating. It's like sitting in your EZ chair at home. The fit and finishes of the boat are very good. Love the dark blue sides.
James
Sportsman boats look and ride great. They are comfortable and up to date with all the new boating technology.
Phillip
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our new Sportsman Open 252 is perfect for our needs.
Clifton & Arita
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