2020 Sportsman Open 312 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the wide beam and deep cockpit give this 31-footer the stance of a much larger boat. The helm layout keeps everything at your fingertips, with throttles, controls, and switches grouped smartly so you can run the boat confidently in a sloppy sea. Forward, the wraparound seating and lounger-style console seat turn the bow into a social zone, while still leaving plenty of room to cast. Below, the console offers a real-space head and storage area, not just a token compartment, making long days on the water far more comfortable. Thoughtful touches like integrated toe rails, bolsters, and abundant in-deck storage show this hull was designed by people who actually fish and cruise.

This Open 312 shines in waters where you might chase offshore pelagics in the morning and island-hop or sandbar cruise by afternoon. The hull’s offshore pedigree handles afternoon chop and confused inlets with confidence, while the generous fuel capacity lets you comfortably stretch to distant ledges and wrecks. When the breeze pipes up, the substantial freeboard and dry ride help keep crew comfortable, and the forward seating converts easily from a secure run position to a relaxed hangout at anchor. For varied local conditions—shallow approaches, open sounds, and near-gulfstream runs—the combination of twin outboards, efficient deep-V, and family-friendly layout makes this model especially well-suited.