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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual and Quick-reference Guide 2017...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction Important Information Specifications Overall Dimensions & Terminology Features & Performance Certifications & Registrations Boating Safety Electrical & Plumbing Systems Fuel System Boating Navigation Rules Warranty & Services Contact Information...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction WELCOME TO THE SPORTSMAN TEAM! Here at Sportsman Boats, we take great pride in producing the finest, most well designed saltwater fishing and pleasure boats on the market today. Our designs incorporate the most modern technology while applying good old “Common Sense” technology as well. From our advanced composite construction, ergonomic console designs, patented “Total Access”...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    TRAILER INFORMATION MAKE: MODEL: information will be SERIAL #: GVRM: important should you ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: need to contact your DEALER SPORTSMAN NAME: PHONE: dealer or Sportsman PHONE: REPRESENTATIVE: Boats Manufacturing SALES PERSON: ADDRESS: for technical assistance SERVICE MANGER: ADDRESS: and/or service.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Length Overall 24’4” Beam 8’5” Draft 14” Deadrise at Transom 15° Approximate Usable Fuel Capacity 71 gal. Approximate Dry Weight 2650 lbs. People Capacity 10 persons Maximum Engine Horse Power 300 HP (4 Stroke)

  • Page 6: Overall Dimensions & Terminology

    Overall Dimensions & Terminology 24’4” Stern Forward Port Side 8’5” Starboard Side Note: If your boat has a T-Top, we recommend measuring the Transom Helm trailered height of your boat for towing safety purposes. This height may depend on the specific trailer being used.

  • Page 7: Features & Performance

    Features & Performance Feature Packages Color Selection Powder Coat - Driftwood - Sea Mist Green Selection - Ice Blue - Silver Cloud Limited Package - Island Blue - Steel Blue (Standard Features) - Black - White - Jet Black - White 10 Year Hull Warranty Console Grab Rail Large Console Access with...
  • Page 8 Features & Performance Feature Packages (cont’d) Stereo Upgrade - MB Quart Speakers - Four Channel Amp Platinum Package - 8” Amplified Subwoofer Sport Package Note: If you purchased the Masters - Compass - Misters 247 Sport or Platinum Packages, - Fiberglass T-Top with - Porta Potty - Compass the Sport and Platinum Package...
  • Page 9 Features & Performance Major Features Extra Large Storage Swim Ladder Cast Net Storage Console Seat Aerated Livewell Lockable Rod Storage Fold-up Bench Seat Stainless Wheel Anchor Storage Trolling Motor Plug Deluxe Leaning Post Rod Holders...
  • Page 10 Features & Performance 250 HP 300 HP Note: This is posted on our website at http://sportsmanboatsmfg.com/masters-247-bay-boat/...

  • Page 11: Certifications & Registrations

    Hull Identification Number & Registration Sportsman has a permanent record of your boat. This record is documented during the manufacturing process. It is identified by its “Hull Identification Number” (HIN). The HIN is a 12-digit code located on the starboard side of the transom, just under the Rub Rail.

  • Page 12: Boating Safety

    Boating Safety FIRE EXTINGUISHER LIGHTING Your Sportsman boat is equipped with At least one Type-1 hand held portable navigation lights which comply with fire extinguisher must be carried on both Inland and International rules. board. For boats over 20’ two are required.
  • 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 notices have been included in order to help you operate and maintain your boat safely.
  • Page 14 You must also take your own necessary precautions and practice proper maintenance procedures in order to enjoy the optimal safe operation of your boat. If your label is damaged. Please call Sportsman’s parts department for replacement stickers.
  • Page 15 Boating Safety 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.
  • Page 16 Boating Safety Label Locations...
  • Page 17 Boating Safety The Sportsman Masters 247 has a 10 Person Capacity. Seating locations are shown below. For your safety, casting deck is not to be used while boat is in motion.

  • Page 18: Electrical & Plumbing Systems

    Electrical & Plumbing Systems Wire Harness The fuse panel is located under the console. 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 your boat stops working properly, this should be the first place to look.
  • Page 19 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Simrad 9” Package Sportsman offers the Simrad NSS EVO2 Multi-function display, which integrates the following functions of the boat: - Structure Scan Capability - Sonic Hub Stereo - Sonar - Radar Capability - Navigation - Engine Instruments...
  • Page 20 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Simrad 9” Package (cont’d)
  • Page 21 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Lights Sidelights The NAV/ANC Switch is a 3-position switch on the console that controls the running lights. - NAV position will turn on the red and green navigation If you have the lights and the white all-round light for night driving. underwater lights - ANC turns on the all-round light only for night option installed, they...
  • Page 22 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Stereo If your boat has the stereo option, it comes with a four-speaker SonicHub System SonicHub stereo system. The speaker locations are shown below. The SonicHub system is located inside the console. The stereo system interfaces with the Simrad unit at the helm, so that it can be controlled through the Simrad unit as a central hub and leave more open space on the console.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Electrical & Plumbing Systems Trim Tabs Option Your Masters 247 may have the trim tabs installed as an option. If so, they will be attached to the bottom edge of the transom, as shown in the image below. When the trim tabs control at the helm (pictured to the right) is pressed, the trim tabs automatically move into position.

  • Page 24: Bilge Pump

    Electrical & Plumbing Systems Bilge Pump A small bilge pump is located on the hull Bilge Pump bottom at the stern of your boat. Water is pumped out of a thru- hull fitting located on the starboard side of the boat near the transom.
  • Page 25 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Livewells Console Seat Livewell (with The Sportsman 247 comes with two 25 gallon overflow, fill valve, and drain) livewells at the stern of the boat and one 12 gallon livewell under the front seat of the Rear console.
  • Page 26 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Recirculating Aerated Livewell Your Sportsman Masters 247 has a recirculating livewell as a standard feature. The starboard aft livewell is equipped with an aeration and recirculation system. The two black strips on the inside walls of the livewell are part of the aeration system. The air pump (mounted on the side of the livewell) pushes air through the air stone at the base of each strip, which produces air bubbles to oxygenate the water.
  • Page 27 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Raw Water Wash-down Your Masters 247 may have the raw water wash-down installed as an option. Rinsing Outlet your boat immediately after use with a powerful water jet helps to maintain the Supply Hose boat’s condition and value. This system supplies water via a hose connected to bottom of the same pump that supplies water to your livewells with a shut off...
  • Page 28 Electrical & Plumbing Systems Fresh Water Wash-down Your Masters 247 may have the freshwater wash-down installed as an option. The Fill freshwater fill fitting is located inside the step storage compartment at the bow. The tank is under the forward end of the console.

  • Page 29: Fuel System

    Fuel System Fuel Tank The Sportsman Masters 247 comes with a fuel tank installed (71 approximate usable gallon capacity). The gasoline fuel system consists of a fuel tank (located underneath the helm seat as shown in the figure), anti-siphon valve, engine fuel supply line, and fill cap.
  • Page 30 Fuel System Diurnal Fuel System...
  • Page 31 Fuel System Diurnal Fuel System (cont’d)
  • Page 32 Fuel System Tank Vapor Space & Fluid Management Ullage (Vapor Space) Level Attainment Spit-back/Well-back Control This fill valve ball is set lower than This vent valve shuts off the vent valve ball but does not the refueling vapors and close until the refueling vapors creates back pressure to are shut off by the vent valve.
  • Page 33 Fuel System Diurnal Fuel System: Refueling...

  • Page 34: Boating Navigation Rules

    Boating Navigation Rules There are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed: -Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on -Crossing: you are travelling across the path of another vessel -Overtaking: you are passing or being passed by another vessel When Meeting Port-to-port: Continue on course.

  • Page 35: Warranty & Services

    Warranty and Services Product Changes Sportsman is committed the development of our product line. As a result, equipment described in this manual may have changed or no longer may be available. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual reflect the latest product information available at the time of publication. Sportsman reserves the right to make changes to its boats at any time, without notice.
  • Page 36 This Limited Warranty applies to any Nonstructural Defect (as that term is defined below) if such is due to a failure in material or workmanship and the same was reported to Sportsman according to the terms of this Limited Warranty within one (1) year from the date of the sale to the original purchaser of the Sportsman Boat by a Sportsman authorized dealer.
  • Page 37 Limited Warranty. In addition, this Limited Warranty does not apply to the following “Exclusions:” 1) A Hull, component, or other product that has been repaired without authorization of Sportsman or that has been altered in any way that affects its use and operation;...

  • Page 38: Contact Information

    Thank you for your purchase of your Sportsman Boat. Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc. 113 Isaac Way ∙ Summerville, South Carolina 29483 Telephone (843) 376-2628 ∙ Fax (843) 376-2636 Email Website sales@sportsmanboatsmfg.com www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com P.O. Box 2100 Summerville, SC 29484...

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