Sportsman 227 Bay Boats For Sale

The Sportsman Masters 227 bay boat is a 22-foot-5-inch hybrid that runs shallow enough for backwater flats yet handles calm offshore runs to the reefs. It carries an 8-foot-4-inch beam, 16 degrees of deadrice at the transom, and a draft of about 14 inches that drops near 12 inches with the jack plate raised. The layout splits cleanly between fishing and family use: two 25-gallon live wells in the transom, a large bow casting deck, and a rear bench seat, with an eight-person capacity. Shoppers looking at Sportsman Boats 227 listings will find it positioned as a flats-capable bay boat that still works as a day boat for the family.

Performance on the Sportsman 227 bay boat with a Yamaha 200 reaches a top speed of well over 45 mph, with cruising around 30 to 32 mph. At cruise the boat averages roughly 3.8 miles per gallon, and on a 60-gallon fuel tank that works out to a maximum range near 200 miles. Larger power is available, including a Mercury 250 Verado, and trim tabs flatten the bow on takeoff so there is barely any rise. A 10-inch anodized-aluminum setback jack plate is part of the package for shallow-water running and fuel economy.

The console is wide enough to mount twin Garmin MFDs, a rarity among 22-foot bay boats and useful for watching depth in the backwaters. Newer builds carry a Garmin 1243 xsv 12-inch GPS/sonar combo with a GT24 chirp through-hull transducer rated at 350 watts, plus a Garmin VHF 115 radio. Audio comes from a Garmin Fusion Apollo head unit paired with eight JL Audio speakers. The helm has a tilt position with a stainless steering wheel, two cubbies with wireless phone chargers, and an M Power digital switching system with a custom 12-function keypad that replaces traditional toggle switches. Electrical components run through the Boat in a Box 2.0 rigging system on removable boards, fed by a dual-battery setup.

At the bow, the casting deck uses recessed Gemlux hardware for an obstruction-free surface, with lockable rod storage for up to 10 rods on each side, an oversized anchor locker with a pull-up cleat, a center insulated fish box, and a step storage box. A 13-gallon freshwater tank feeds a wash-down hookup. Optional bow seating cushions and a sun pad filler convert the deck to a lounge. The rear deck was extended aft and the splashwell removed to open up casting room; it includes under-gunwale rod racks, raw water wash-down, cockpit bolster cushions, and a center two-person bench whose seat flips up for access to the bilge.

The Masters 227 is built with the SportTech composite process using no wood, carries a transferable 10-year limited hull warranty, and is NMMA certified to ABYC standards. Notable options include a Garmin Kraken 36-volt trolling motor with 100 pounds of thrust that links to the chart plotter, a slide-out tray sized for a Yeti 65 cooler under the leaning post, underwater lights, an enclosed console head with porta-potty, and a Seakeeper Ride system that reduces pitch, roll, and yaw. Buyers comparing a Sportsman Masters 227 bay boat for sale should confirm engine choice, fuel capacity, and whether the trolling motor and electronics upgrades are fitted.



Currently, there are 108 boats available for sale for Sportsman boats. Prices range from $24,995 to $210,810, with an average listing price of $105,372. The inventory includes 60 new boats and 48 used boats. 1 boat has been added to the marketplace in the past month. boats are most popular in West Palm Beach, Wilmington, Sayville, Sarasota, and Smithfield. There have been 369 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. March is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. May is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are family fun, saltwater fishing, day cruising, and freshwater fishing. Most boats contain gps, radio, sea keeper, depth sounder, and with heads. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Yamaha engines or Mercury engines or YAMAHA engines.