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Owner’s Manual and Quick-Reference Guide...
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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”...
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This PURCHASE DATE: DELIVERED: information will be important should you need to contact your dealer or IGNITION KEY #: REGISTRATION #: Sportsman Boats Manufacturing for technical assistance and/or service. DRAFT: WEIGHT: VERTICAL CLEARANCE: ENGINE / PROPELLER INFORMATION ENGINE MAKE:...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does the length include the engines or just the hull? The length does not include engines. It is measured from the tip of the bow to the transom at the centerline of the boat. Does the weight measurement include engines? Due to this model offered with many different engine packages, the engine weight is not included in the estimated weight.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS & TERMINOLOGY Note: If your boat has a T-Top, we recommend measuring the trailered height of your boat for towing safety purposes. The approximate trailered height is 10’2”. This height may depend on the specific trailer being used.
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CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION NMMA Certification Sportsman Boats is certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). NMMA certification not only meets the standards of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) but goes further to meet the standards set by the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Counsel). All Sportsman models have been designed, constructed, and thoroughly tested to meet or exceed these standards.
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WARNING & DANGER LABELS Being on the water is a great experience, but it can very quickly turn dangerous if the 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. They are defined as follows: Please become familiar with the location and content of the Caution, Warning, and Danger Labels found on your boat.
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS & WARNING Your Owner’s Manual was written to include safety instructions to 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 fire or explosion.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING 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.
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Take control of your electronics with SportLink® Electronics Integration System, equipped standard on every Sportsman Boat. The Garmin powered electronics packages have been carefully designed around each model to meet and exceed your needs out on the water. GARMIN GPSMAP®...
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Do not operate the boat in anchor position. Bow Sidelights - Off is in the center position. Sidelights: The Open 212 has integrated rub rail navigational Integrated rub rail lights installed at the bow (see figure to the right). A green light...
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SOUND & STEREO SYSTEMS The Apollo RA670 marine stereo inherits key audio innovations and If your boat has a Fiberglass T-Top, the aft pair of revolutionary technology from the award-winning Apollo RA770, speakers (the left two speakers in the figure to the left) will reimagined in a compact form factor.
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SEAKEEPER RIDE A first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS) When you are thinking about the new Seakeeper Ride, other products on the market may come to mind. First off, the Ride product line is not a gyroscopic system like you may have seen on our larger models with the optional Seakeeper.
BILGE PUMP A small bilge pump is located on the hull 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. The pump may be accessed by removing the aft seat and door, in the area shown to the right.
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LIVEWELL The Open 212 comes with a 25-gallon livewell at the starboard stern of the boat. Pump To For easy access to the pump and plumbing Fill Valves system, open the total access hatch forward of the transom. The livewell pump is located...
RAW WATER WASH-DOWN The Open 212 has the raw water wash-down installed as a standard feature. Rinsing your boat immediately after use with a powerful water jet helps to maintain the boat’s condition and value. This system supplies water via a hose connected to bottom of the...
FRESH WATER WASH-DOWN The Open 212 may have the freshwater wash- down installed as an option. The freshwater fill fitting and outlet are marked and located on the starboard side of the console. Do not leave the tank full if your boat will be left unattended for an extended period of time;...
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FUEL TANK The Open 212 comes with a fuel tank To access some fuel hose installed (60 approximate usable gallon connections, you must capacity). The gasoline fuel system consists remove the stick-on helm of a fuel tank (located underneath the...
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REFUELING MANAGEMENT Vapor Space (Ullage) And Refueling Management Another fuel system necessity to remain EPA compliant is to keep elevated temperature gasoline from expanding into fuel areas that are not low permeation rated or otherwise sensitive to raw fuel. A vapor (or ullage) space must be produced at the completion of the filling or refueling operation to ensure systems remain EPA compliant during the diurnal temperature cycle.
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TANK ULLAGE 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 the vent valve ball but does not close refueling vapors and creates until the refueling vapors are shut off back pressure to lift the fill by the vent valve.
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ETHANOL & FILTER WARNING What is Ethanol and Why Is It Bad for Outboards? Fuel/Water Separating Filter Ethanol has been added to most of today’s fuel supply as an This filter is in the outboard fuel line between your fuel tank and oxygenate to help reduce emissions.
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BOATING NAVIGATION GUIDELINES 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 & SERVICES Product Changes Sportsman is committed to the development of our product line. As a result, equipment described in this manual may have changed or may no longer be available. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual reflect the latest product information available at the time of publication.
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SPORTSMAN BOATS LIMITED WARRANTY Ten-Year Hull Limited Warranty: This Limited Warranty applies to any Structural Hull 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 ten (10) years from the date of the sale to the original purchaser of the Sportsman authorized dealer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This limited Warranty does not apply to any boat that has been salvaged or declared a total loss or constructive total loss for any reason not specifically covered in this 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 Email Website sales@sportsmanboatsmfg.com www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com P.O. Box 2100 Summerville, SC 29484...
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