Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sportsman Boats Masters 247 2013 vs Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sportsman Boats Masters 247 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 247 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sportsman Boats Masters 247 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sportsman Boats Masters 247 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sportsman Boats Masters 247 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sportsman Masters 227 Bay Boat 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSportsman Boats
Makenot available
ModelMasters 247
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 5 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
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
StorageLivewells: (2) 25 gal. aerated; 12 gal. console
Storagenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower