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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual and Quick-Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 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 3 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:...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Length 23’ 4’’ Beam 8’ 6’’ Max HP Fuel Tank Capacity 118 gl Useable Fuel Capacity 106 g 110 gl Freshwater Capacity 15 g Main Livewell Capacity 25 g In-Deck Fishbox Capacity (QT) Console Cooler Capacity 48 qt Draft (Up) 16’’...

  • Page 5: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

  • Page 6: Overall Dimensions & Terminology

    OVERALL DIMENSIONS & TERMINOLOGY 23’4” STERN FORWARD PORT 8’6” STARBORD TRANSOM...

  • Page 7: Standard Features

    STANDARD FEATURES...
  • Page 8 STANDARD FEATURES (CONT’D)

  • Page 9: Major Features

    MAJOR FEATURES Console Seat Swim Ladder GAS FILL Stainless Wheel Anchor Storage Aquarium GAS FILL Livewell Deluxe Leaning Post...
  • Page 10 POWER...
  • Page 11 POWER...
  • Page 12 CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION...

  • Page 13: Boating Safety

    BOATING SAFETY...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS & LABELS...

  • Page 16: Carbon Monoxide Warning

    CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING...

  • Page 17: Label Locations

    LABEL LOCATIONS...
  • Page 18 INVASIVE SPECIES WARNING...
  • Page 19 SportLink® Electronics Integration System...

  • Page 20: Navigation Systems

    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. With its ultra-sleek design, vivid sonar color palette and high-resolution 12”...
  • Page 21 - Off is in the center position. Sidelights: The Open 232 has integrated navigational lights installed at the bow of the hard top (see figure to the right). A green light is located on the starboard (right) side and a red light on the port (left) side of the vessel.
  • Page 22 SOUND & STEREO SYSTEMS The Apollo RA670 marine stereo inherits key audio innovations and revolutionary technology from the award-winning Apollo RA770, reimagined in a compact form factor. Built on the True-Marine design philosophy from Fusion®, the Apollo RA670 stereo has an IPX6 and IPX7 rated water resistant front panel and has been tested to a high level of protection against salt, fog, temperature, vibration and UV.
  • Page 23 GARMIN APOLLO AMPLIFIERS • Some amplifiers distort audio when they add power. Ours are specifically designed with minimal distortion and noise, so you can enjoy high-quality audio, even at higher volumes. • The amplifiers are designed to last season after season.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Bilge Pump

    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 Bilge Pump 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.
  • Page 26 LIVEWELL The Sportsman Open 232 comes with a 25- gallon livewell at the starboard stern of the boat. For easy access to the pump and plumbing system, open the total access hatch forward of the transom. The livewell pump is...

  • Page 27: Raw Water Wash-Down

    RAW WATER WASH-DOWN The Open 232 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...

  • Page 28: Fresh Water Wash-Down

    FRESH WATER WASH-DOWN The Open 232 has the freshwater wash-down installed as a standard feature. The freshwater fill fitting and outlet are marked and located on the port side of the console. The tank is located under the console. Do not leave the tank full if your boat will be left unattended for an extended period of time;...
  • Page 29 FUEL TANK The Open 232 comes with a fuel tank installed (110 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 DIURNAL FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 REFUELING NOTICE...
  • Page 34 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 oxygenate This filter is in the outboard fuel line between your fuel tank and to help reduce emissions.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Warranty & Services

    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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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;...
  • Page 39 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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