2026 Sportsman Open 262 Center Console

The Sportsman Open 262 is a 26-foot center console built on a deep-V hull with 22-degree deadrise, engineered for both offshore fishing and family cruising. Twin Yamaha F200XSA outboards deliver the power and redundancy serious operators need, paired with integrated Digital Electric Steering for clean transom lines and responsive handling. The boat rides on a solid fiberglass stringer system and incorporates Seakeeper Ride (VACS), a stability system that makes continuous adjustments to reduce pitch and roll in rough conditions.

The helm is fully integrated with Garmin electronics, featuring dual 12-inch GPSMAP touchscreens displaying navigation, sonar, and engine data. A SeaStar Interact DCM digital switching system manages all onboard functions, while a Garmin Apollo RA770 stereo with six speakers provides audio throughout the boat. Dual Scanstrut wireless phone chargers are built into the dash.

The fishing setup includes two 30-gallon pressurized livewells at the transom, three in-deck fish boxes, and significant insulated bow storage. Rod storage spans rocket launchers on the hardtop and leaning post, kingfish holders, four flush-mount gunwale stations, and under-gunwale racks with reel pads. The deck features raw water washdown and high-speed livewell pickups.

Interior comfort includes dual side-entry doors on port and starboard that swing fully open for boarding or landing fish. Sileather seating with removable backrests, a fiberglass hardtop with integrated D-tubing frame and LED spreaders, and a tempered glass windshield with actuated vent define the helm area. Below decks sits a porcelain head with pump-out capability, a 68-quart cooler seat, and 6 feet of headroom. The boat carries a 10-year hull warranty and comes equipped with an anchor windlass and 300 feet of line.