Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sportsman Boats Masters 227 Bay Boat 2012 vs Sportsman Masters 207 Bay Boat 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sportsman Boats Masters 227 Bay Boat 2012 vs Sportsman Masters 207 Bay Boat 2022 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 Masters 207 Bay Boat 2022 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sportsman Boats Masters 227 Bay Boat 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sportsman Boats Masters 227 Bay Boat 2012 carries 72 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Sportsman Masters 207 Bay Boat 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sportsman Boats Masters 227 Bay Boat 2012 at 22,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sportsman Masters 207 Bay Boat 2022 at 20,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSportsman Boats
Makenot available
ModelMasters 227 Bay Boat
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15° at transom
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches240
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.00 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Storage(2) 25 gal. aerated livewells 12 gal. console livewell
Storagenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower