2021 Sportsman Heritage 231 Center Console

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the Heritage 231 makes a 23-footer feel bigger than the specs suggest. The wide bow seating with backrests invites you to stretch out, while the deep freeboard keeps kids and guests feeling secure when the chop kicks up. At the helm, the clean, modern layout keeps everything within easy reach, with plenty of room to add electronics later if you like to customize. Under the seats and in the deck, there’s generous storage for beach gear, safety kit, and fishing tackle, so you’re not tripping over bags all day. The transom walkthrough and swim ladder make sandbar hops and quick swims almost too easy.

Waters here can serve up everything from calm back-bay mornings to afternoon wind chop, and the Heritage 231 is built for that range. Its variable-degree deadrise hull softens the ride when you’re running an inlet or crossing open stretches, yet remains efficient for longer cruises to your favorite coves. The boat’s size makes it easy to manage in tighter marinas while still offering the range and comfort to explore offshore on the right days. Shallow draft helps when you’re easing onto a sandbar or working along marsh edges, and the family-friendly layout transitions seamlessly from early fishing runs to afternoon tubing sessions.