OPEN Table of Contents 282 TE Topic Page Introduction Important Information Specifications Overall Dimensions & Terminology Features & Performance Certifications & Registrations Boating Safety Electrical & Plumbing Systems Windless System Fuel System Boating Navigation Rules Warranty & Services Contact Information...
282 TE 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”...
This MAKE: MODEL: information will be SERIAL #: GVRM: important should you ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DEALER SPORTSMAN need to contact your NAME: PHONE: dealer or Sportsman PHONE: REPRESENTATIVE: Boats Manufacturing SALES PERSON: ADDRESS: SERVICE MANGER: for technical assistance ADDRESS: and/or service.
OPEN Overall Dimensions & Terminology 282 TE 28’2” Stern Forward Port Side 9’3” Starboard Side Note: We recommend measuring the trailered height of your boat Transom for towing safety purposes. This Helm height may depend on the specific trailer being used.
OPEN Features & Performance 282 TE Standard Features • SportTech™ Advanced Fabrication Process • Battery Switches & 3 Batteries • SportLink™ Electronics Integration System • MDI Digital Switching System • Bow Cushion • Garmin GPSMAP® 1242xsv Touch MFD 12" • Built-In Console Chaise Lounge •...
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OPEN Features & Performance 282 TE Standard Features • Insulated Bow Storage • Rub Rail Navigation Lights • Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield • Self Bailing Cockpit • Interior LED Lighting Package • Side Entry Door • JL Audio Combo USB & 3.5 mm Audio Jack •...
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OPEN Features & Performance 282 TE Optional Features Available Options Second Garmin GPSMAP® 1242xsv Touch • • Mooring Cover (Sunbrella®) 12" • On-Board Battery Charging System Garmin GMR™ Fantom 18 Radome • • Optimus 360 Joystick Garmin GMR™ Fantom 18 Radome (2nd •...
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OPEN Features & Performance 282 TE Major Features Fold-down Seat with Console Chaise Access Lounge Floor Rear Livewells Storage Side Entry Door Lockable Console w/ Porcelain Head Anchor Windlass System w/ Anchor & 300′ Line Stainless Wheel Coffin Box Storage Fish Boxes Rear Entry Door Rod Holders...
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OPEN Features & Performance 282 TE Twin 200 HP Twin 300 HP Note: These are posted on our website at http://sportsmanboatsmfg.com/open-312-center-console/...
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.
OPEN Boating Safety 282 TE 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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OPEN Boating Safety 282 TE 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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OPEN Boating Safety 282 TE 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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OPEN Boating Safety Label Locations 282 TE...
Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE 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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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Garmin 12” Package...
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This not only cleans up the dash of switches but it add longevity to the electrical system of your boat. This is the way of the future and here at Sportsman Boats, we are leading the pack in innovation.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Sportsman Custom Key Fob 8-Button Multi-Function Sportsman Remote Hard-Top Lights Operates the blue lights overhead on the Hard-Top. Spreader Lights Operates the bright white LED lights located at the front and back of the top.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Maximus DCM The Brain Powering The Digital Switching At the heart of the system is the Maximus DCM. The module is mounted inside the console behind your electronics and provides a single source of power and fuses for all 12v accessories on the boat.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Optimus Electronic Power Steering SeaStar’s Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) forefront boating technology. This system provides both the most comfortable versatile maneuverability your boat. When running at speed in open water, the steering system can be set to increase lock-to-lock turns to increase steering effort so the driver can effortlessly stay on course.
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282 TE Optimus 360 Joystick Option Sportsman offers the Optimus 360 as an option on the Open 282 TE. This joystick significantly enhances the boat’s maneuverability and ease of use at low speeds, such as pulling in or out of a slip. This allows you to move the boat sideways by pushing the stick left or right;...
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE 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 lights and the white all-round light for night driving. - ANC turns on the all-round light only for night anchoring.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Stereo If you purchased the JL stereo upgrade Your boat is equipped with 6 standard JL Audio option, this comes with 6 JL speakers, a M3 white sport grille speakers. If you purchased 10”...
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Stereo 8 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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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Stereo Diagram...
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Trim Tabs Your Open 282 TE has trim tabs installed as a standard feature. They are 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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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Trim Tabs 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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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Bilge Pumps Two small bilge pumps are located on the hull bottom at the stern of your boat. Water is pumped out of thru-hull fittings located on the port and starboard sides of the boat near the transom.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Fish Boxes The Sportsman 282 TE Open features 2 fish boxes with macerators. The two fish boxes are located on each side of the leaning post; their macerators are inside the bilge area mounted to the side of the stringer.
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Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Livewells The Sportsman Open 282 TE comes with a 30 gallon livewell at the port stern of the boat. For easy access to the pump and plumbing systems, remove the fold down seat and aft starbord door forward of the transom.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Raw Water Wash-down Your Open 282 TE has the raw water wash-down installed standard feature. Rinsing your boat immediately after use with a powerful water jet helps to maintain the boat’s condition and value.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Fresh Water Wash-down Your Open 282 TE has the freshwater wash-down installed as a standard feature. The freshwater fill fitting is located near the motorwell. Do not leave the tank full if your boat will be left unattended for an extended period of time;...
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Porcelain Head with Overboard Discharge or Pump Out: The Quiet-Flush Toilet provides a quiet operation, with user control of the flush. A single large push button switch provides a simple flush mode by activating both the rinse water supply and the macerator discharge pump simultaneously.
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OPEN Electrical & Plumbing Systems 282 TE Overboard Discharge At all times, the valve must be positively secured in a way that presents a physical barrier to valve use and prevents all discharges. Adequate means include the use of padlock, non-releasable wire-tie, or removal of the valve handle. Federal law prohibits the discharge of untreated sewage from vessels within navigable waters of the United States, which include territorial seas within three miles of shore and most bays and estuaries.
OPEN Fuel System 282 TE Fuel Tank The Sportsman Open 282 TE comes with a fuel tank installed (195 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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OPEN Fuel System 282 TE Diurnal Fuel System...
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OPEN Fuel System 282 TE Diurnal Fuel System (cont’d)
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OPEN Fuel System 282 TE 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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OPEN Fuel System 282 TE Diurnal Fuel System: Refueling...
OPEN Boating Navigation Rules 282 TE 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.
282 TE 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 Isaac 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...