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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Overall Dimensions & Terminology 21’4” Stern Forward 8’ Port Side Starboard Side Note: If your boat has a Deluxe Top, we recommend measuring the trailered height of your boat Transom Helm for towing safety purposes. This height may depend on the specific trailer being used.
Features & Performance Limited Package Feature Packages (Standard Features) SportLink® Electronics Integration System Garmin ECHOMAP® Plus 64cv MFD 6" Garmin GT23 Transducer SportTech™ Advanced Fabrication Process 12V In-Dash Charging Plug 10-Year Hull Warranty 12V Rocker Switches 2 Flush Mount Gunwale Rod Holders Analog Tachometer, Trim &...
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Features & Performance Feature Packages (cont’d) Note: If your boat has the SeaStar Jack Plate option, be aware of the hazards of the motor cowling hitting the poling platform and the hydraulic steering hitting the jack plate. Available Options JL Audio MM50 Stereo w/ M3-650X Speakers On-Board Battery Charging System (2-Bank Bow Casting Chair Raw Water Washdown...
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Features & Performance Major Features Swim Ladder Storage Box Console Seat Lockable Rod Storage Fold-up Bench Seat Stainless Wheel Anchor Storage Trolling Motor Plug Leaning Post Rod Holders...
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Features & Performance 150 HP 200 HP Note: This is posted on our website at http://sportsmanboatsmfg.com/tournament-214-bay-boat/...
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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Boating Safety The Sportsman Tournament 214 has a 7 Person Capacity. Seating locations are shown below. For your safety, casting deck is not to be used while boat is in motion.
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.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems SportLink® Electronics Integration System Garmin ECHOMAP® Plus 64cv MFD 6" Bright, sunlight-readable 6” combo includes one transducer that features both Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonar and built-in WiFi. The unit comes preloaded with BlueChart g3 charts with integrated Navionics data, covering the coastal U.S.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems SportLink® Electronics Integration System 12V Toggle Rocker Switches Easily toggle all of your 12V accessories with these labeled and rocker switches. The angle of the switches allows water to easily flow out when they get wet. A horn button is also located in-dash for easy operation.
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“Accessory 1.” - Off is in the center position. Sidelights: The Tournament 214 SBX has integrated rub If your boat has a rail navigational lights installed at the bow (see figure to Deluxe Top, the anchor the right).
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Stereo Option 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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Tournament Electrical & Plumbing Systems 214 SBX Trim Tabs Option Your Tournament 214 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 Console Seat Livewell (with The Sportsman Tournament 214 SBX comes overflow, fill valve, and drain) with a 20 gallon livewells at the stern of the boat and one 10 gallon livewell under the front seat of the console. For easy access to the...
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Raw Water Wash-down Your Tournament 214 SBX may have the raw wateroption wash-down installed as an option. Rinsing your boat immediately after use with a powerful water jet helps to Supply Hose maintain the boat’s condition and value.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems Fresh Water Wash-down Option Your Tournament 214SBX may have the freshwater wash-down installed as an option. The freshwater fill fitting and outlet are marked and located on the Stb side of the console (as shown in the figure to the right).
Fuel System Fuel Tank The Sportsman Tournament 214 SBX comes with a fuel tank installed (64 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.
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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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;...
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...