Just took delivery of my tricked-out 252. After just one foray into open water, I’m very satisfied. The fit and finish is top-notch, and she handles beautifully. I couldn’t be happier.
This boat looks very nice but there are a couple things that would make it better for the offshore fisherman: 1) move the compass forward and inline with the helm-looks like it could be done very easily. 2) mount the helm seats from the 261 Heritage to the helm seat frame-trolling requires paying attention to the rods/lines. Plus, the optional ski tow needs a spotter-seats should be able to be turned around.
Great boat would love to see a special edition with a forward lounge seating like in the masters 247 OE that would really knock it out of the park. You should offer this forward lounge on the 23 and the 25 would really make your company next level and highly competitive
Correction: On my 2024 the forward in floor storage/fishbox is NOT macerated. There is no switch for a macerator like there is on the 2023 model. I know this because while on a service rack I put a hose in the box and the water came out through the drain hole plug. You should correct this video at the 4:16 mark
Is the Seakeeper system only for the ride, or does it work when the boat is not under power - for example when anchored for fishing or when drift fishing??
Just took delivery of my tricked-out 252. After just one foray into open water, I’m very satisfied. The fit and finish is top-notch, and she handles beautifully. I couldn’t be happier.
Great to hear!
This boat looks very nice but there are a couple things that would make it better for the offshore fisherman:
1) move the compass forward and inline with the helm-looks like it could be done very easily.
2) mount the helm seats from the 261 Heritage to the helm seat frame-trolling requires paying attention to the rods/lines. Plus, the optional ski tow needs a spotter-seats should be able to be turned around.
Great boat would love to see a special edition with a forward lounge seating like in the masters 247 OE that would really knock it out of the park. You should offer this forward lounge on the 23 and the 25 would really make your company next level and highly competitive
This boats got it all.
❤ Great Job Sportsman!
Great looking boat!
Correction: On my 2024 the forward in floor storage/fishbox is NOT macerated. There is no switch for a macerator like there is on the 2023 model. I know this because while on a service rack I put a hose in the box and the water came out through the drain hole plug. You should correct this video at the 4:16 mark
What's the bridge clearance - with and without the half tower with second station?? And what is the height clearance requirement on a trailer??
8’ 9” for standard top and 10’ 3” for second station
Is the Seakeeper system only for the ride, or does it work when the boat is not under power - for example when anchored for fishing or when drift fishing??
Ride system only works when underway. Here's a quick video to help better understand the system. czcams.com/video/0qRXVlsLy0g/video.html
If the bowseats could be removed, this boat will be a beautiful fishing machine. I know it's designed with the Sandbar mentality in mind.
While the bow seats can’t be removed, all of the cushions are removable and makes it a great place to reel in a fish
The bows in these small size boats just aren't fishable offshore anyways. Way to bouncy up front.