2026 Sportsman Open 282 Center Console

The 2026 Sportsman Open 282 is a 28-foot center console built for family fishing and day-boating comfort. Twin Mercury Verado engines deliver responsive handling, while the boat's offshore-tuned hull and oversized fiberglass hard-top provide a smooth ride and reliable protection. The sleek shear line and refined profile give the boat a purposeful appearance backed by genuine offshore performance.

The layout prioritizes both angler and family needs. Dual side entry doors with removable ladder make boarding easy, while deep seating throughout includes premium Sileather upholstery on bolstered sections. The console houses a 90-quart cooler seat and features a fiberglass leaning post with built-in tackle center and sink. An electric bow sun deck with removable table and cushions opens additional deck space, and a rear fold-down seat extends seating options. A full galley includes a 20-gallon freshwater tank with washdown and anchor locker freshwater rinse.

Fishing-focused storage and systems are comprehensive. Two 30-gallon pressurized aquarium livewells, two in-deck macerated fish boxes, and six flush-mount gunwale rod holders serve anglers well. Rod racks run under the gunwales, and a trolling motor battery storage area is pre-wired with harness and adapter. Raw water and anchor washdown systems round out functionality. The swim platform with four-step ladder provides safe water access.

Electronics and power run deep. Twin Garmin 1643XSV 16-inch chartplotters, a Garmin GMX54 SirusXM weather and radio receiver, and a Garmin VHF radio handle navigation. A Garmin Apollo RA770 premium stereo with SportTune, JL Audio speakers and subwoofers, and a Seakeeper Ride vertical gyro system add refinement. The helm features SeaStar Interact digital switching, Mercury Verado pre-rig with joystick and autopilot, VesselView 502 gauge, and wireless phone chargers. A ProMariner four-bank battery charger and four Discover AGM batteries supply power. The 230-gallon fuel tank carries ample fuel for extended cruising.