Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sportsman 212 open 2022 vs Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sportsman 212 open 2022 vs Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Sportsman 212 open 2022 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sportsman 212 open 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sportsman Open 312 Center Console 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sportsman 212 open 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches372
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches144
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal240
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Holding tank capacity - Gal64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters242.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity34