Owner's Testimonials
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
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
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
Love the boat and the people at my local dealer were great to work with.
James
My Sportsman Heritage 231 performs as advertised. Great Boat!
Timothy
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
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
I love my 231 platinum, I have a great local dealer and I could not ask for more for the money.
Rodney
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
Great boat, Dry, safe for the kids, and plenty of capacity.
Michael
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
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
Great sales staff, Chuck was super helpful and a good guy. Love my Sportsman Boat, will stick with Sportsman for life.
John
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
Bought 211 Heritage, gives nice solid dry ride. Very happy with boat.
Christopher
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
Boat is everything I have wanted and looked for in a boat like this. Wouldn't change anything,
Daniel
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
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
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
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
My sportsman 211 has everything I wanted in a boat. Extremely satisfied with my purchase.
Daniel
Bought our Heritage 211 a few months ago and couldn't be happier! We love everything about this boat.
Scott
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
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
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
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
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
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 - Rides great in choppy water, easy to drive/maneuver, nice standard features and available options. Well made and nice looking boat!
William
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
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
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
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
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
The sportsman seems to be a great value for a fishing and family boat. We have enjoyed the boat so far.
Jonathan
Love the boat and love the service we received from our local dealer. It's a whole lotta boat for the money!
John
Awesome experience on the water. Would not trade it for anything. Thank You for making a truely great product.
Brian
Could not be happier with this boat. Everything we were looking for.
James & Alexandra
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
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
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
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
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