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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”...
  • Page 3 Important Information BOAT INFORMATION / SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: HULL SERIAL #: PURCHASE DATE: DELIVERED: IGNITION KEY #: REGISTRATION #: DRAFT: WEIGHT: VERTICAL CLEARANCE: ENGINE / PROPELLER INFORMATION ENGINE MAKE: MODEL: ENGINE SERIAL #: We recommend filling out PROPELLER MAKE: # OF BLADES: the information in this DIAMETER / PITCH: MODEL:...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications Length 25’ 3’’ Beam 9’ 3’’ Max HP Fuel Tank Capacity 128 g Useable Fuel Capacity 128 g Freshwater Capacity 15 g Main Livewell Capacity 25 g In-Deck Fishbox Capacity 234 qt (x2) (QT) Console Cooler Capacity 68 qt Draft (Up) 20’’...

  • 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 25’2” Stern Forward Port Side 9’2” Starboard Side Note: We recommend measuring the trailered Helm Transom height of your boat for towing safety purposes. This height may depend on the specific trailer being used.
  • Page 7 Features & Performance Standard...
  • Page 8 Standard Features (con’d)

  • Page 9: Major Features

    Major Features Fish Boxes Fish Box Rear Entry Door Bow Storage Stainless Wheel Anchor Storage Fold-down Seat Swim Platform Rod Holders...
  • Page 10 Power...

  • Page 11: Certifications & Registrations

    Certifications & Registrations 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.

  • Page 12: Boating Safety

    Boating Safety FIRE EXTINGUISHER LIGHTING Your Sportsman boat is equipped with At least one Type-1 handheld 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.
  • Page 13 Warning and 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 14 Safety Alert Symbols and Labels 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.

  • Page 15: Carbon Monoxide Warning

    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.

  • Page 16: Label Locations

    Label Locations...
  • Page 17 Seating Capacity & Locations The Sportsman Open 252 has a 12 Person Capacity. Seating locations are shown below.
  • Page 18 SportLink® Electronics Integration System 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®...
  • Page 19 SportLink® Electronics Integration System...
  • Page 20 Anchor Light - Off is in the center position. Sidelights: The Open 252 has integrated rub rail navigational lights installed at the bow (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 21 Sound & Stereo Systems Your boat is equipped with a Garmin Apollo RA670 Premium Stereo system, and eight total XS Series Marine Speakers. Speakers...
  • Page 22 Garmin Apollo Amplifiers This 6-channel amplifier with 150-watt RMS per channel can power up to six pairs of speakers or four pairs of speakers and one subwoofer. It includes high- power mode adapters for simple bridging to increase power. • Some amplifiers distort audio when they add power.
  • Page 23 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 24: Bilge Pumps

    Bilge Pumps Two small bilge pumps are located on the The rear seat easily detaches to hull bottom at the stern of your boat. Water allow easy access to the bilge area at the stern. is pumped out of thru-hull fittings located on the port and starboard sides of the boat near the transom.

  • Page 25: Fish Boxes

    Fish Boxes The Sportsman 252 Open features The two Aft Macerator fish boxes that are located on each side of the leaning post; their macerators are inside the bilge area mounted to the side of the stringer. To operate the macerators, flip on Aft Fish Box the switch labeled “FISH/MACER.”...

  • Page 26: Raw Water Wash-Down

    Raw Water Wash-down Your Open 252 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...

  • Page 27: Fresh Water Wash-Down

    Fresh Water Wash-down Your Open 252 has the freshwater wash- down installed as a standard feature. The freshwater fill fitting is located at the stern of the boat on the port side. Do not leave the tank full if your boat will be left unattended for an extended period of time;...
  • Page 28 Windless System...

  • Page 29: Fuel System

    Fuel Tank Fuel System The Sportsman Open 252 comes with a fuel tank installed (147 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 Diurnal Fuel System (con’d) 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 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 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 Diurnal Fuel System: Refueling...
  • 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 This filter is in the outboard fuel line between your fuel tank an oxygenate to help reduce emissions.

  • Page 35: Boating Navigation Rules

    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.

  • Page 36: Warranty And Services

    Warranty and 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 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 www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com sales@sportsmanboatsmfg.com P.O. Box 2100 Summerville, SC 29484...

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