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Owner’s Manual and

Quick-Reference Guide 

Summary of Contents for OPEN 232

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual and Quick Reference Guide...

Page 2: ...ecifications Overall Dimensions Terminology Features Performance Certifications Registrations Boating Safety Electrical Plumbing Systems Fuel System Boating Navigation Rules Warranty Services Contact...

Page 3: ...ou will agree that Sportsman is setting a new standard Sportsman Boats builds the fastest growing line of family friendly center console boats in class built with the latest designs procedures and mat...

Page 4: ...IONAL EQUIPMENT OPTION PACKAGES TRAILER INFORMATION MODEL PURCHASE DATE IGNITION KEY DRAFT BOAT INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS HULL SERIAL DELIVERED REGISTRATION We recommend filling out the information i...

Page 5: ...m Draft Deadrise at Bow Deadrise at Entry Approximate Usable Fuel Capacity Approximate Dry Weight People Capacity Maximum Engine Horse Power 22 6 8 6 14 55 18 98 gal 2750 lbs 10 persons 250 HP 4 Strok...

Page 6: ...ide Starboard Side Helm Transom 6 8 6 22 6 Aft Forward Stern Bow Note If your boat has a T Top we recommend measuring the trailered height of your boat for towing safety purposes This height may depen...

Page 7: ...Premium Marine Stereo Dash Panel Cover Pull Up Cleats Under Gunwale Rod Racks 4 JL Audio M3 650 White Sport Grille Speakers Deluxe Leaning Post w Flip Up Bolsters Raw Water Washdown Underlid Gasket 10...

Page 8: ...ED Lighting Upgrade Fiberglass LP w Built In 30 gal Livewell Fiberglass LP w Tackle Center Freshwater Washdown w 15 gal Tank Gull Wings Gunwale Rod Holders Each Helm Pad Yeti Cooler w Slide Out Track...

Page 9: ...ures Performance Major Features Anchor Storage Bow Storage Fish Boxes Swim Platform Livewell Fold down Seat Deluxe Leaning Post Rod Holders Stainless Wheel Console Seat Flip up Bolsters Storage Compar...

Page 10: ...The 250 HP bulletin is for the Heritage 231 but the 232 has the same performance These are posted on our website at http sportsmanboatsmfg com open 232 center console Features Performance 10 200 HP 25...

Page 11: ...entification Number HIN The HIN is a 12 digit code located on the starboard side of the transom just under the Rub Rail When contacting your dealer concerning maintenance or warranties please have you...

Page 12: ...ed on board For boats over 20 two are required Check extinguisher regularly for charge status FIRE EXTINGUISHER You must have a USCG approved personal flotation device of Type I II or III aboard for e...

Page 13: ...Boating Safety Being on the water is a great experience but it can become a bad experience very quickly if safety and maintenance instructions of your boat are not followed Therefore warnings and noti...

Page 14: ...ensure safe operations Safety alert symbols are used to show potential personal injury hazards Every precaution has been taken to reduce the risks associated with death possible injury and damage from...

Page 15: ...Your boat produces carbon monoxide and uses flammable fuel Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death Carbon monoxide is colorless odorless and extremely dangerous Boating Safety 15...

Page 16: ...Boating Safety Label Locations 16...

Page 17: ...Boating Safety 17 The Sportsman Open 232 has a 10 Person Capacity Seating locations are shown below...

Page 18: ...18 Electrical Plumbing Systems...

Page 19: ...nsole It is clearly labeled for easy identification The bilge pump s 6 amp fuse is also located here There is also a 30 amp breaker branching off the main battery switch If an electrical component of...

Page 20: ...adar Capability Navigation Engine Instruments Coastal Charts SportLink Electronics Integration System Take control of your electronics with SportLink Electronics Integration System equipped standard o...

Page 21: ...21 Electrical Plumbing Systems Garmin 9 Package...

Page 22: ...he white all round light for night driving ANC turns on the all round light only for night anchoring Do not operate the boat in anchor position Off is in the center position Recreational boats are req...

Page 23: ...with and easy to read 2 8 inch LCD display with day and night functions If your boat has a Fibergalss T Top the aft pair of speakers the left two speakers in the figure to the left will not be locate...

Page 24: ...24 Stereo Diagram 6 and 4 Chanel DSP AMPS Electrical Plumbing Systems...

Page 25: ...idelity very low noise and exceptional efficiency The amplifier chassis is ultra compact with all connections on one side to greatly simplify installation into tight spaces Instead of traditional cont...

Page 26: ...ure at the transom which will lower the bow This helps to improve the performance of the boat in a wide range of weight weather and water conditions The LEDs on the control panel indicate the position...

Page 27: ...e in fresh water Proven to last longer than zinc due to increased capacity Alloy is manufactured to meet or exceed US Military Specification MIL A 24779 SH Magnesium Alloy Anodes Fresh water only Not...

Page 28: ...n manually by flipping on your bilge switch located on the switch panel at the helm Additionally the bilge pump utilizes a float as an automated switch to turn it on automatically if necessary when th...

Page 29: ...open the pump valve in the bilge turn on the livewell switch at the helm and turn the fill valve in the livewell to open The livewell is equipped with an overflow drain so water cannot exceed a certa...

Page 30: ...r via a hose connected to bottom of the same pump that supplies water to your livewell with a shut off valve in the bilge area in the total access hatch To operate the wash down system start by openin...

Page 31: ...for an extended period of time pump the tank dry to avoid stagnant water in the tank if necessary It is also important to periodically inspect and clean the filter which is located on the pump inside...

Page 32: ...ply line and fill cap Your boat contains a new EPA certified fuel system The system prevents spit back when filling the tanks and lowers the out gassing emissions through a vent in the new designed fu...

Page 33: ...Diurnal Fuel System Fuel System 33...

Page 34: ...Diurnal Fuel System cont d Fuel System 34...

Page 35: ...Well back Control This fill valve ball is set lower than the vent valve ball but does not close until the refueling vapors are shut off by the vent valve This vent valve shuts off the refueling vapors...

Page 36: ...Diurnal Fuel System Refueling Fuel System 36...

Page 37: ...Crossing Every boat has a Danger Zone from straight in front the bow to past the middle of its right side Like when meeting another car at a street intersection the one on the right has the right of w...

Page 38: ...ed in the warranty you need to contact your Sportsman dealer to arrange for your boat to be repaired The boat owner is responsible for delivering the boat to the dealer for warranty service If you are...

Page 39: ...ranty within one 1 year from the date of the sale to the original purchaser of the Sportsman Boat by a Sportsman authorized dealer Sportsman in its sole discretion will either repair or replace the de...

Page 40: ...unreasonable use tampering abuse mishandling improper maintenance negligence improper trailing alterations or accidents 10 Any boat or component or part thereof that has been used for Commercial Purp...

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