Best Family AND Fishing Boat EVER?? (Sportsman Heritage 261 Review & Walkthrough + Pricing!)
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Are you looking for the best boat for family AND fishing?? Want something that is designed for a day at the sandbar but at the same time could be taken offshore if you wanted? Well, this complete review of the Sportsman Heritage 261 might help you with your choice.
We recently spent the day with the amazing folks at Sportsman and one of the boats we wanted to review was one of their newest models, the Heritage 261, one of the more innovative family boats we've seen in a long time. In this video, you'll learn:
-Who is the 261 for and who is it not for?
-How much does the Heritage 261 cost?
-What makes a boat good for fun and family?
-Is it one of the best in class for the money?
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Good video but man the guy couldn’t get a word out without being interrupted. 😂😂
100%
you don't have to yell friend. - good info from Victor
We ordered our 261 in February '22, arrived here in Lake St. Clair, Michigan in July. As our season in The Great Lakes is winding down I must say this boat is amazing. Every time I wash it I notice another engineering, safety or usability detail not mentioned in any of the reviews. The fit and finish are excellent, all components are high end, the comfort and convenience of the deck/seating layout while on the hook in the St. Clair Flats (no sand bars here😁) is exceptional. The ride is amazing, our seas are always mixed and crossing, never uniform or in rhythm so we always have at least a mixed 1-3' chop. We haven't seen a drop of water enter the boat, and I've been trying to do exactly that while running in the mid 30's and above. We ran 4' storm seas across Lake Huron while eating lunch. Great boat. Hits the non-fishing or seldom-fishing center console buyer demographic dead center. Go buy a 261!
Good stuff Chris!! Thanks for sharing.
Will you trailer the boat? Who did you buy it from over there?
Hi Mike, not trailering right now, but will trailer when fully retired. Bought from Matt G. at Wilson Marine in Harrison Twp., Michigan.
@@chrisbauer6505 Thanks definitely will want to trailer my boat if and when I get it as northern Michigan in summer and Florida with the snowbirds. Probably most likely move up to 3/4ton or more if going 24-26ft. Center console.
@@miked8227 Obviously you and I have the same plans lol.. The boat's dry weight is over 8000 pounds, plus a 2000 pound trailer you will definitely need a 3/4 ton pick up for long hauls. Around town or short flat hauls a 1/2 ton might suffice.
Marcus, love your channel, mainly the fishing vids. While you’re checking out boats, go see the Mystique 48cc currently being built in Morehead City. Ex Regulator and Jarrett Bay folks building this one.
Really appreciate that Bill! Appreciate the recommendation. I foresee the channel being 50% fishing vids, 50% boat/equipment reviews as the channel grows. I'm looking forward to highlighting other manufacturers, so I'll certainly keep the Mystique in mind. Sounds impressive! Thanks again!
A very beautiful blue-kind hull color. What is the proper name for this color?
Great Video
Any chance of doing a walkthru on the 262 open?
We'll try Bob, more to come with Sportsman for sure, they are tremendous to work with.
Has the price really increased that much? The 261 is 175-185k now. This was only a year ago….
i know a fellow tourettes brother when i see one
Why would you need a sea keeper at the sandbar
As discussed in the video Dubs, the boat can do other things, like fishing. And as someone who has a wife and 3 daughter's that all get seasick when bottom fishing, there's always a need for a seakeeper. That being said, it makes sense this boat doesn't have one because of its design and purpose.