2026 Sportsman Heritage 231 Center Console

The price reflects the base cost, excluding any options, rigging, or freight charges.

This boat is built for owners who want a single platform that handles family time, sandbar days, and serious fishing around Tampa Bay without constant setup changes or second-guessing conditions. Many experienced owners feel boxed in by smaller center consoles that run out of space, comfort, or confidence as plans evolve during the day. The Heritage 231 replaces those compromises with a layout that stays balanced whether you're cruising St. Pete to Egmont, drifting offshore, or settling in at the sandbar.

At just over 23 feet with a wide 8'6" beam and a 20° deadrise, the hull is designed to stay predictable in Tampa Bay chop while remaining efficient and easy to manage at the dock. A single outboard setup keeps operation straightforward while still allowing up to 300 horsepower for confident acceleration and range planning. With seating for up to 12, dual aft livewells, integrated freshwater washdown, and multiple coolers built into the layout, the boat transitions smoothly from fishing to family use without tearing the cockpit apart.

Electronics and helm systems are fully integrated, reducing clutter and learning curves. Garmin navigation, digital switching, and Seakeeper Ride work together to reduce workload underway, especially when conditions change quickly. Storage is intentional, with insulated bow compartments, under-gunwale rod racks, and dedicated anchor and tackle spaces that keep gear secure and decks clear.

Thunder Marine delivers this Heritage 231 as a complete, ready-to-use package for Tampa Bay boating, not a checklist you have to finish later. From walkthrough to delivery and long-term service, the goal is to keep ownership simple and predictable.

Meet with Thunder Marine to walk through this exact configuration, understand how it fits Tampa Bay use, and review delivery and long-term support.
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Ownership with Thunder
• Clear delivery process with hands-on orientation
• Local service access in St. Petersburg for ongoing support
• Guidance on setup for family use, fishing, and sandbar days
• Long-term relationship focused on reducing downtime and guesswork

Key Specs

• Length: 23' 4"

• Beam: 8' 6"

• Passenger capacity: 12

• Number of engines: 1

• Max horsepower: 300 HP

• Fuel capacity: 116 gal.

• Approx. usable fuel capacity: 106 gal.

• Freshwater capacity: 15 gal.

• Livewells: (2) 10 gal.

• Draft (up): 16"

• Deadrise at transom: 20°

• Approx. dry weight: 3,950 lbs.

• Approx. bridge clearance w/ top: 9' 4"

Features

Helm & Electronics

• Garmin 12" MFD, VHF, and thru-hull transducer for clear navigation and bottom detail without add-on clutter

• Digital switching system to simplify control and troubleshooting

• Integrated stereo and wireless charging to reduce loose devices and cords underway

Seating & Comfort

• Premium dual helm seating with flip-up bolsters for seated cruising or standing control

• Bow sun pad and removable table that convert the bow from transit space to destination space

• Rear bench with flip-flop backrests to adapt to fishing or social layouts quickly

Fishing & Utility

• Dual aft aquarium livewells sized for inshore and nearshore use

• Raw and freshwater washdowns to simplify cleanup

• Under-gunwale rod storage and dedicated anchor compartments to keep decks clear

Hull & Deck

• Advanced fiberglass stringer system with no wood to reduce long-term maintenance concerns

• Self-bailing cockpit and non-skid decks for confidence at rest and underway

• Integrated swim platform with ladder for easy water access