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”...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Wire Harness Fuse Panel 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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems SportLink® Electronics Integration System Take control of your electronics with SportLink® Electronics Integration System, equipped standard on every Sportsman Boat. The Garmin & JL Audio powered electronics packages have been carefully designed around each model to meet and exceed your needs out on the water.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Garmin 12” Package...
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- Off is in the center position. option installed, they Sidelights: The Heritage 241 has integrated rub rail can be turned on with navigational lights installed at the bow (see figure to the the switch at the helm right).
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Stereo With the upgrade your boat is equipped with a JL Audio MM50 Stereo and 4 M3 Speakers. The stereo is water resistant and built to withstand all elements. It gives an intuitive interface with and easy to read 2.8 inch LCD display with day and night functions.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Stereo 8 & 4 Channel DSP Amps The NexD2™ full-range technology in this amplifier is DSP-controlled and features a reduced loop area design utilizing DirectFET™ outputs for outstanding fidelity, 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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Trim Tabs Option Your Heritage 241 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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Trim Tabs Option If you keep your boat in a wet slip/marina environment. Here is a list of different anodes recommended for various water types to prolong the life and shine of your stainless steel tab. Never use a wire brush to clean your tab! Zinc Alloy Anodes = Salt water only Not recommended for use in fresh water...
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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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Livewells The Sportsman Heritage 241 comes with two 8 gallon livewells at the stern of the boat. For easy access to the pump and plumbing system, open the total access hatch forward of the transom. The livewell...
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Raw Water Wash-down Your Open 242 has the raw water wash- down installed as an standard feature. Rinsing your boat immediately after use with a powerful water jet helps to maintain the boat’s condition and value. This system Shut Off supplies water via a hose connected to Valve...
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Fresh Water Wash-down Your Heritage 241 may have the freshwater wash-down installed as an option. The Fill freshwater fill fitting and outlet are marked and located on the starboard side under the gunlwale. Do not leave the tank full if your boat will be left unattended for an extended period of time;...
Fuel System Fuel Tank The Sportsman Heritage 241 comes with a fuel tank installed (111 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.
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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.
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Fuel System Diurnal Fuel System: Refueling...
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.
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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.
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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.
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;...
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Thank you for your purchase of your Sportsman Boat. Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc. 113 Sportsman Way ∙ Summerville, South Carolina 29483 Telephone (843) 376-2628 ∙ Fax (843) 376-2636 Email Website www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com sales@sportsmanboatsmfg.com P.O. Box 2100 Summerville, SC 29484...