Sportsman 232 Open Center Console Boats For Sale

The Sportsman 232 Open is a fiberglass center console built for both inshore and offshore fishing, measuring 22 feet 9 inches in length with an 8-foot-6 beam and a 14-inch draft. It carries 95 gallons of fuel and accepts a maximum outboard of 250 horsepower. The flared bow is shaped to break through chop and keep the deck dry, and the open layout suits anglers who want clear working space while still folding out enough cushions and backrests for a family day. Anyone shopping the 23 ft Sportsman boat segment will find this one positioned as a serious fishing platform that doesn't give up comfort.

Rigged with a Yamaha 250, the 23 foot Sportsman boat cruises just over 30 miles per hour and tops out at roughly 50 miles per hour, with a range in the area of 300 miles at cruise. A 300-horsepower Yamaha is also fitted on some hulls, paired with digital fly-by-wire throttle and push-button start, including a trim button that bumps engine speed about 50 rpm at a time for trolling. The hull is heavy enough to track across chop up to about a meter high, and at a 3,500 rpm cruise one rig returned fuel economy near 1.5 kilometers per liter. Trim tabs come standard, which is uncommon on a boat this size.

The helm is built around a SeaStar tilt stainless steel wheel, 12-volt toggle or lighted rocker switches, and room for two multifunction displays. Standard electronics include a Garmin GPS Map 9-inch MFD and a Garmin Fusion stereo, with a console windscreen and dash panel cover. Some boats add wireless phone charging and USB ports across the console, plus a 1 kW through-hull transducer for marking fish at speed. The deluxe leaning post has individually flip-up bolsters so one person can sit while another stands, and a fiberglass footrest is molded into the console.

Fishing features run throughout the cockpit. The transom holds an insulated live well rated at 25 gallons, with versions described as aquarium-style and as large as 92 liters, doubling as a kill tank or drink cooler. Rod holders line the side decks and the back of the leaning post, the T-top carries rocket launchers, speakers, spreader and overhead lighting, and an integrated electronics box. Pop-up cleats stay out of the way of fishing line, padded coaming bolsters protect your hips and knees against high gunnels, and friction hinges hold every hatch and drawer open without slamming. A standout for the size is the built-in tackle storage. Blue underwater lights, freshwater and raw-water washdowns, and a freshwater shower with an optional misting system are available.

The bow is set up for both cruising and fishing, with two insulated storage boxes usable as fish boxes or coolers, a deep anchor locker, a removable backrest, and a deep in-deck storage hatch large enough for life jackets or dive gear. Inside the console there is lockable storage with enough room for a head or a small changing area, and easy access to batteries and wiring. Build quality is clean and integrated, the kind of finish usually found on more expensive boats.

In the United States, the Sportsman Boats 232 Open carries a starting price of $61,405 with a 250-horsepower outboard, with typical rigged examples running roughly $80,000 to $110,000 depending on options. In Australia this 23 ft Sportsman boat has been offered as a turnkey package at $149,000, supplied on a twin-axle Spitfire trailer with a Yamaha and a 10-year engine warranty, with a rig weight around 2,500 kg including 300 liters of fuel and 60 liters of fresh water. When weighing a 23 ft Sportsman boat for sale, consider the towing width and your intended rod-holder count, since the standard back-corner layout may benefit from added holders.