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  • Page 1 MASTERS 227 Owners Manual...
  • Page 2 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 MASTERS 227 Length 22’4” Beam 8’4” Max HP 250 HP People Capacity Fuel Capacity 71 Gallons Rear Aerated Livewell 2 x 25 Gallons Console Cooler 12 Gallons Draft 14” Deadrise @ Transom 15 Degrees Approx Dry Weight 2350 lbs...
  • Page 4 22’4” 8’4” 9’4”...
  • Page 5: Optional Packages

    MASTERS 227 STANDARD FEATURES •10 Year Fully Transferable Hull Warranty •Flush Mounted Gunwale Rod Holders (2) •NMMA Certified using ABYC Standards •Grip Tex Yacht Style Non-Skid •Advanced Fiberglass Stringer System (no wood) •Horn •12 Gallon Livewell Front Seat of Console •Hydraulic Steering...
  • Page 7 NMMA Certified Sportsman Boats are 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 and meets 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 8 PROPELLER MAKE: # OF BLADES: important to you should DIAMETER / PITCH: MODEL: PART #: you need to contact your OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT / OPTION PACKAGES Dealer or Sportsman Boats for technical assistance and/or service. TRAILER INFORMATION MAKE: MODEL: SERIAL #: GVRM:...
  • Page 9 BOATING SAFETY REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires that every boat have specific equipment on board. Check with local regulations on mandatory equipment apart from the list of Coast Guard requirements. FIRE EXTINGUISHER At least one Type-1 hand held portable fire extinguisher must be carried on board. For boats over 20’...
  • Page 10 Being on the water is a great experience, but it can become a bad experience very quickly if safety and maintenance of your boat are not followed. Therefore, your Sportsman manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions and notices in order to help you operate and maintain your boat safely.
  • Page 11 Your Owner’s Manual was written to include safety instructions to ensure safe operations. Safety alerts symbols are used to show potential personal injury hazards. 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 13 Master 227 has a 8 Person Capacity. Seating and standing locations are shown below...
  • Page 14 Your electrical system:...
  • Page 16 Fuse Panel Is located under the console. Clearly labeled for easy identification. In the same area you will find a 6 amp fuse for your bilge pump. You will also find a 30 amp breaker coming off the main battery switch. This would be the first place you look if a component stops working.
  • Page 17 • Introduced Simrad NSS EVO2 Multi function display into all boat lines and models • EVO2 integrates all the functions of the boat: • Engine Instruments • Navigation • Coastal Charts • Sonar • Sonic Hub/Fusion Stereo • Radar Capability •...
  • Page 18 Your Sportsman 227 Master comes with a Standard 7” Simard Unit. The Transducer is located on the hull bottom at the stern of your boat. The Sonic Hub Radio is an option on your 227. If installed you can controlled through your Simrad display unit.
  • Page 19 Bilge Pump 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 hull near the transom. Pump may be accessed by lifting the total access hatch. You may turn your bilge pump on manually with your bilge switch located on the switch panel at the helm of your boat.
  • Page 20 Sidelights: Your Masters 227 has integrated rub rail navigational lights installed at the bow. A green light is located on the starboard (right) side and a red light on the port (left) side of the vessel. Each shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and is fixed to show from ahead to...
  • Page 21 Your 227 comes with (2 ) 25 gallon livewells and a 12 gallon console livewell. The pumps are located next to the bilge in the hull of your boat. Open the total access hatch for easy access. You may operate your livewells by opening the high speed pickup valve in the bilge area of your boat.
  • Page 22 The 227 comes with a 71 gallon fuel tank. The gasoline fuel system consists of a fuel tank, fuel tank vent, anti-siphon valve, engine fuel supply line, and fuel fill. Your boat contains a new EPA certified fuel system. The system prevents spit back when filling the tanks and lowers the out gassing...
  • Page 24 Raw water washdown is standard with both the Platinum and Sport option packages on your new 227. Rinsing your boat immediately with a powerful water jet washdown makes a fine addition to almost any boat. The raw water system supplies water by a hose connected to a pump with a shut off valve on your high speed pick up in your bilge compartment.
  • Page 25 SonicHub Stereo Media device option. It takes your music onboard and allows you to experience the ultimate in marine audio with Bluetooth streaming connectivity from any enabled media device to the SonicHub module -- allowing control of your favorite selections directly from your Simard unit. The SonicHub is located inside the console.
  • Page 26 Fresh water is an option on the 227, but comes standard with both the Platinum and Sport packages • The freshwater tank and fill are located in the bow under the center lid. • Pressurize the freshwater system by turning On the freshwater pump switch on the helm.
  • Page 27 OPTIONS: Fiberglass Top With LED Lighting Included In The Platinum Package Fiberglass Top option comes with the Platinum package. The T-Top switch turns on the 3 blue courtesy lights. The SPREADER switch operates the 2 back spreader lights and the front spreader light.
  • Page 28 Trim Tabs are optional on your 227. They are attached to the bottom edge of the transom. When the helm control is pressed, the trim tabs move into position. Water-force on the trim tab surface creates upward pressure, raising the stern and lowering the bow. Trim Tabs improve the performance of your boat in a much wider range of weight, weather and water conditions.
  • Page 29 Underwater lights are option. They can be operated with the ACCESSORY 1 switch. These High-Intensity LED Underwater Lights are totally waterproof. A broad flood light effect is created by the engineered optics of the convex light face.
  • Page 30 Rules When Encountering Vessels 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 Crossing: Every boat has a "Danger Zone"...
  • Page 31 Product Changes Sportsman is committed to 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.
  • Page 32 Sportsman within thirty (30) days of such owner’s purchase of the boat in order to facilitate the processing of warranty claims and for manufacture notification. Except where a Sportsman Boats has been salvaged and resold after a declaration of a total loss or a total loss or a constructive total loss, this Limited Warranty is transferrable to a subsequent owner of the Sportsman Boat.
  • Page 33 Thank you for your purchase of your Sportsman Boat. Please contact us at any of the following: Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc. 113 Issac Way Summerville, SC 29483 Office:843-376-2628 Fax: 843-376-2636 P.O. Box 2100 Summerville, SC 29484 Email: sales@sportsmanboatsmfg.com Visit:www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com...