2017 Sportsman Open 282 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll notice how thoughtfully this 28-footer is laid out for real-world days on the water. The wraparound bow seating converts from a casting deck to a lounging area in minutes, and the deep freeboard keeps everyone feeling secure when the chop picks up. The hardtop offers solid shade and integrates rocket launchers, spreader lights, and speakers for an organized helm zone. In the console, there’s a surprisingly roomy head with enough space to change comfortably between beach stops. A wide transom bench folds away to open the cockpit for fishing, and the hull’s efficient running surface delivers a dry, composed ride even when the breeze is stacked against the tide.

In this region, conditions can swing from glassy mornings to stacked afternoon chop, and the Open 282 is built for that kind of variety. Its offshore-capable hull handles bumpy inlets and open stretches with confidence, yet the draft is shallow enough for exploring sandbars and tucked-away coves. The generous fuel capacity and efficient twin outboards provide the range needed for longer runs to distant reefs or islands. Families will appreciate the secure seating, enclosed head, and ample shade for long, hot days, while anglers get the open cockpit, fish boxes, and livewell that matter when the bite turns on close to home or far off the beach.