2026 Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat

The 2026 Sportsman Masters 227 is a 22-foot fiberglass bay boat built for serious fishing and coastal cruising. Powered by a single Yamaha VF250XB 250-horsepower outboard, it combines shallow-water capability with open-water performance. The hull features an advanced fiberglass stringer system with no wood, powder-coated hardware, and stainless steel fasteners throughout. A matching hard-top with integrated navigation lighting and a full complement of Lumitec fixtures protects the helm while maintaining sightlines across the water.

The boat is outfitted with dual casting decks fore and aft, a large bow platform with lockable storage for ten rods, and multiple rod holders integrated into the gunwales and cabin sides. Two 25-gallon livewells—one aquarium-style, one with Pro-Air recirculation—keep bait and catch fresh, supplemented by a 20-quart console seat livewell and a large bow fish box. Additional storage includes a step storage box, anchor locker, and compartments under the leaning post for tackle. The self-bailing cockpit features cockpit bolsters, a premium dual-chair helm seat with flip-up armrests, and a rear fold-up bench with storage beneath.

Electronics center on a Garmin suite: a 12-inch GPSMAP 1243xsv multifunction display with Bluechart G3 cartography, Apollo RA670 stereo with Sporttuun, a GT12M 350-watt chirp transducer, and a VHF 115 radio. The console includes dual battery configuration with automatic switching, a 10-inch hydraulic jack plate, hydraulic tilt steering, and hardwired USB/USB-C audio inputs plus 12-volt power. JL Audio speakers, Scanstrut wireless phone chargers, and underwater LED lighting round out the amenities.

The boat ships on a tandem-axle trailer with hydraulic surge brakes and LED lighting, complete with aluminum wheels. A Promariner Protournament Elite 3 dual-bank battery charger, bow cushion set with sundeck backing, removable bow backrest, and a slide-out Yeti cooler track round out the equipped package. The 70-gallon fuel tank, freshwater washdown system, and raw water rinse support extended time on the water.