2026 Sportsman Open 232 Center Console

This boat is about covering more water with less effort while keeping everyone comfortable and confident throughout the day. If your current boat feels crowded, limited on range, or requires too much setup to switch between cruising, fishing, and family time, the Open 232 replaces those compromises with a cleaner, more balanced layout that works across Tampa Bay conditions.

The 23'4" hull with a 20° deadrise is sized to handle open-bay chop while staying easy to maneuver around docks and sandbars. A single Yamaha F300 provides strong, straightforward power without the complexity of twins, keeping ownership simpler and service access easier. The 106-gallon usable fuel capacity supports longer runs toward Clearwater, Egmont, or Sarasota without constantly watching the gauge.

Electronics are integrated from the start, centered around a Garmin 12" multifunction display with CHIRP sonar, VHF, and audio tied together through digital switching. This reduces clutter at the helm and shortens the learning curve every time you leave the dock. Seakeeper Ride is included to actively manage running attitude, helping the boat stay level and comfortable as conditions change.

Seating and deck layout are designed to shift easily between use cases. Bow seating converts for lounging or clears for fishing. The cockpit provides secure bolsters underway and opens up when lines are in the water. Storage, livewell capacity, and washdowns are placed to support real use, not just check boxes.

This is for owners who want one boat that supports fishing, cruising, and family time without constant reconfiguration.

Meet with Thunder Marine to walk through this exact configuration, understand how it fits Tampa Bay's use, and review delivery and long-term support.
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Ownership with Thunder

• Rigged, delivered, and supported locally in St. Petersburg

• Yamaha power installed and serviced by factory-trained technicians

• Electronics setup completed and explained before delivery

• Ongoing service access without leaving the Tampa Bay area

• A single point of contact after the sale, not a handoff

Key Specs

• Length: 23' 4"

• Beam: 8' 6"

• Passenger capacity: 10

• Fuel capacity (usable): 106 gal.

• Freshwater capacity: 15 gal.

• Rear livewell: 25 gal.

• Draft (up): 16"

• Deadrise at transom: 20°

• Approx. dry weight: 3,950 lbs.

• Number of engines: 1

• Engine make and model: Yamaha F300XSB

Features

Helm & Electronics

• Garmin 12" GPSMAP MFD with BlueChart mapping for confident navigation

• CHIRP thru-hull transducer for clear bottom and fish detail

• Garmin VHF with antenna for offshore communication

• Digital switching system to simplify system control

• Integrated wireless phone charging to reduce loose cables

• Seakeeper Ride for automatic trim and ride control underway

Seating & Comfort

• Premium dual chair leaning post with flip-up bolsters and armrests for long runs

• Bow seating with filler and bolsters to convert between lounging and open deck

• Rear fold-down seat to add cockpit space when fishing

• Marine-grade silicone upholstery designed for heat and salt exposure

Fishing & Utility

• 25-gallon livewell with high-speed pickup

• Raw and freshwater washdowns for quick cleanup

• Under-gunwale rod storage and flush-mount rod holders

• Dedicated anchor storage forward and aft

Hull & Deck

• Fiberglass hard-top with integrated lighting and tempered glass windshield

• Built-in swim platform with 4-step ladder for sandbar and swimming days

• Self-bailing cockpit and non-skid deck for confidence underway

• Stainless hardware throughout for durability in saltwater use