The Sportsman Masters 247 Bay Boat 2022 vs Sportsman Open 212 Center Console 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 247 Bay Boat 2022 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Sportsman Open 212 Center Console 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sportsman Open 212 Center Console 2022 carries 64 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Sportsman Masters 247 Bay Boat 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sportsman Masters 247 Bay Boat 2022 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sportsman Open 212 Center Console 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 Masters 247 Bay Boat 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sportsman Masters 247 Bay Boat 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sportsman Open 212 Center Console 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.