Sportsman Fishing Boats For Sale

Sportsman fishing boats span a center-console lineup that runs from the compact 212 up through the 231 Heritage, the 232 Open deep-V, and the 302. The brand is a newer builder known for its fit and finish, with glasswork and a full grid stringer system on the 302 that provides 360-degree hull support and limits flex. Across the range these boats blend true fishing rigging with family-friendly seating, which is why a Sportsman fishing boat appeals to anglers who also want to carry passengers. The 231 Heritage carries a 12-person capacity, two more than many rivals its size, and seats a family of four to six comfortably across a full rear bench, a leaning post, cooler seats, and a wraparound bow lounge.

Performance is strong for the class because these hulls run relatively light. A 231 Heritage with a 300-horsepower Yamaha tops out around 50 mph, while the 250-horsepower option reaches the mid-40s; cruise sits near 30 mph, returning 3.2 to 4.2 mpg. With a 106-gallon fuel capacity, that works out to roughly a 320-mile range, enough for a 150-mile run out and back. One 231 Heritage fitted with a 250 Yamaha has topped 58 mph. The 20-degree dead rise and Carolina bow flare cut a dry ride through moderate chop, and the 232 Open's higher gunnels and flare handle nearshore and offshore conditions while keeping spray down.

The helm carries touchscreen Garmin displays on the 231 Heritage and 302, or twin networked 9-inch Simrad screens on the 232 Open, tied into Yamaha engine management. A VHF radio, trim tabs with indicator, hydraulic steering, tilt wheel, and a Ritchie compass round out the controls. Sportsman boats come with Seakeeper Ride, fast-actuating trim tabs that adjust about 100 times per second to cut up to 70% of pitch and roll underway, with auto trim and list-and-level control. On the 302, batteries sit above deck under the helm seat for easier service and added safety if the boat takes on water.

Deck layouts favor fishing. The 231 Heritage has bolsters all around, side-facing rod holders for trolling, twin livewells, dual fuel fill, a stern anchor locker, a sandbar cooler, dual boarding ladders, and a recessed tow bar for watersports. The 302 adds dual 30-gallon bait tanks, tuna doors on both port and starboard, a sink and cleaning station, and forward- and stern-facing bench seating that folds away. The 212 keeps a flush-folding transom seat to preserve fishing space, a gasketed livewell extending into the transom, and a walkaround bow for light-tackle casting.

Overnighting is modest. The 231 Heritage and 302 both house a head inside the console; the 302 adds a curtain and a bench you can lie on for a nap or a delivery run, while a forward table on the 302 drops to form a daybed. The 302 measures 30 feet 2 inches with a 10-foot-4 beam, 22-inch draft, 22-degree dead rise, 270-gallon fuel tank, 30-gallon freshwater tank, and 8,245-pound weight, and runs twin 350 Yamahas for 700 horsepower max.

When shopping Sportsman fishing boats for sale, weigh the trade-offs. The 231 Heritage's high gunnels boost offshore safety but make crabbing and beaching harder, and its 16-inch draft limits the skinniest shallow-water fishing. Fuel capacity and fish-box volume run smaller than some higher-end rivals. Pricing is competitive: the 231 Heritage starts at $104,640 and lists around $117,000 with the 300-horsepower engine, while a twin-350 302 was listed at $342,225. For buyers comparing build quality against pricier brands, Sportsman fishing boats deliver the same Yamaha power packages and core fishing features at roughly half the cost.



Currently, there are 582 boats available for sale for Sportsman boats. Prices range from $24,990 to $976,580, with an average listing price of $160,700. The inventory includes 369 new boats and 213 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 582 powerboats. Popular boat types include Center Console, Bay, Other, Saltwater Fishing, and Unspecified. boats are most popular in Saint Petersburg, Essex, Wilmington, New Gretna, and West Palm Beach. There have been 1,808 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. April 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, offshore fishing, and freshwater fishing. Most boats contain gps, sea keeper, radio, with heads, and depth sounder. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Yamaha engines or Mercury engines or YAMAHA engines.