Sportsman Heritage 251 Owner's Manual

Heritage 251 Owners Manual

WELCOME TO THE SPORTSMAN TEAM!

Here at Sportsman boats, we take great pride in producing the finest, most well
designed, saltwater fishing and pleasure boats on the market today. Our designs

incorporate the most modern technology while applying good old “Common

Sense” technology as well. From our advanced composite construction,
ergonomic console designs, patented “Total Access” hatch, and superior ride and

handling characteristics, we think you will agree that Sportsman is setting a new
standard.

We do not take lightly the confidence you have placed in us with your decision to
purchase your Sportsman boat. We will always strive to provide for you and your
family the superior customer service you deserve. We hope that you enjoy your
time out on the water as much as we enjoy building your Sportsman boat!

Safe Boating and Tight Lines

Tommy Hancock and Dale Martin

Length

25’2”

Beam

9’2”

Aprox

4100 lbs

People Capacity

12

Fuel Capacity

155 Gallons

Rear Aerated

1

Leaning Post

1 x 30 Gallons

Console Cooler

12 Gallons

Fish Box

80 Gallon

Standard Freshwater

15 Gallons

Draft

18”

Deadrise

21 Degrees

Deadrise

50 Degrees

Heritage 251

dry Weight

Livewell

Livewell

x 30 Gallons W/Livewell Pump

W/Macerator

@ Transom

at Bow

25’2”

9’2”

10’6”

10 Year Fully Transferable Hull Warranty

NMMA Certified using ABYC Standards

Advanced Fiberglass Stringer System (no wood)

(2) 12 Volt Power Plugs

(2) High Speed Livewell Pick Ups

(4) Flush Mounted Gunwale Rod Holders

12 Gallon Built

155 Gallon Fuel Tank

30 Gallon Rear Livewell w/ Livewell Pump

80 Gallon Fish Box w/ Macerator

All White Hull (sides and bottom)

Bow Cushion Set w/ Bolsters

Bow Cushion w/ removable Filler Board

Bow Storage

Built

Cockpit Bolsters

Cockpit Drain Sumps (self bailing cockpit)

Compass

Console Footrest

Dual Battery Switch

Fiberglass Hard Top w/ LED Lighting

Fiberglass Leaning Post w/ built-in 30 gallon Livewell &
Tackle Box Storage Compartment

Fold

Freshwater Washdown

Grip Tex Yacht Style Non

Horizontal Under Gunwale Rod Storage

Horn

Interior LED Lighting Package

Lockable Console Storage w/ Porcelain Head

with holding tank and overboard discharge

Marine Bluetooth Stereo w/ 4 Speakers

Misters

Pull Up Cleats

Raw Water

Rear Anchor Holder

Rear Dock Line Storage Box

Rear Bench Seat w/ Cushion Set

Rear Total Access Hatch (allows easy access to
all systems similar to larger yachts)

Rear Transom Door

Recessed Bow Rails

Removable Bow Backrest

Side Entry Door

Stainless Steel Cup Holders (8)

Stainless Steel Thru Hull Drains

Stainless Steel Rub Rail

Stainless Steel Steering Wheel w/ knob

Strata Glass Spray Shield

Tilt Hydraulic Steering

Trim Tabs w/ LED Indicator

USB/MP3 Connection

Underwater Lights

Windlass Anchor System w/ Anchor, Roller and
300' of Line

Yamaha Digital Gauges

STANDARD FEATURES 251

STANDARD FEATURES 251

-in Console Cooler Seat

-in Swim Platform w/ 3 Step Ladder

-Up Leaning Post Footrests

-Skid

Washdown

NMMA Certified

Sportsman Boats are certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). NMMA certification
not only meets the standards of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), but goes further and meets the standards
set by the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Counsel). All Sportsman models have been designed, constructed and
thoroughly tested to meet or exceed these standards. For more information on the 2014 model year standards,
you may visit http://www.nmma.org/certification/programs/boats/ for more details.

Hull Number / Registration

Sportsman has a permanent record of your boat, which was
documented during the manufacturing process. It is identified by

its “Hull Identification Number” (HIN). The HIN is located on the

starboard side of the transom, just under the Rub Rail. When
contacting your dealer concerning maintenance or warranties,
please have your HIN and model number available. This
information can be found on your copy of the warranty card.
Federal and State laws require a power boat to be registered in

the state where it is primarily used. Registration numbers and

validation stickers must be displayed according to regulations. The
registration certificate must be on board when boating. The boat
serial number, or Hull Identification Number (HIN), is required on
the registration form. The HIN should be included on all
documents or any correspondence.

WEIGHT:

VERTICAL CLEARANCE:

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ENGINE MAKE: MODEL:
ENGINE SERIAL #:

PROPELLER MAKE:

# OF BLADES:
DIAMETER / PITCH: MODEL:
PART #:

MAKE: MODEL:
SERIAL #: GVRM:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DEALER

SPORTSMAN

NAME: PHONE:
PHONE: REPRESENTATIVE:
SALES PERSON: ADDRESS:
SERVICE MANGER:
ADDRESS:

ENGINE / PROPELLER INFORMATION

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT / OPTION PACKAGES

TRAILER INFORMATION

MODEL:

PURCHASE DATE:

IGNITION KEY #:

DRAFT:

BOAT INFORMATION / SPECIFICATIONS

HULL SERIAL #:

DELIVERED:

REGISTRATION #:

Please fill out the
following information. We
recommend keeping one
copy in your personal

records and one copy with

your owner’s manual. This

information will be
important to you should
you need to contact your

Dealer or Sportsman Boats

for technical assistance
and/or service.

BOATING SAFETY
REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires that every boat have specific equipment on board.

Check with local regulations on mandatory equipment apart from the list of Coast Guard requirements.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

At least one Type-1 hand held portable fire extinguisher must be carried on board. For boats over
20’ two are required. Check extinguisher regularly for charge status.

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD)

You must have a USCG approved personal flotation device of Type I, II, or III aboard for each passenger, in
addition to one Type IV throw able PFD. Always wear a PFD when boating. In some states, children are
required to wear a PFD at all times. Check your local regulations.

SOUND SIGNALING DEVICES

Your Sportsman boat is equipped with an electric horn which meets the USCG requirements for

a sound signal device.

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

USCG approved visual distress signals are required for day and night use when operating on US waters.
Approved signals include flares, orange smoke, an orange distress flag, or an electric distress light.

LIGHTING

Your Sportsman boat is equipped with navigation lights which comply with both Inland and
International rules.

Being on the water is a great experience, but it can become a bad experience very

quickly if safety and maintaining your boat are not followed. Therefore, your
Sportsman manual has been written to include a number of safety instructions and
notices in order to help you operate your boat safely and maintain it. These instructions

are in the form of WARNING, and DANGER statements. They are defined as follows:

Please become familiar with the location and content of the
Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.