Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sportsman Boats Masters 227 2013 vs Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sportsman Boats Masters 227 2013 vs Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 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 227 Bay Boat 2015 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Sportsman Boats Masters 227 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 72 gal and 72 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 2013 and Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSportsman Boats
Makenot available
ModelMasters 227
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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 - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches264
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 - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower