2026 Sportsman Open 302

Redefining the 30 foot center console segment. You haven't seen anything like this before... until now.
The Open 302 has been designed from the ground up to be the complete boat package. Bringing you features and amenities never before seen; revolutionizing the segment. Starting with the extensive standard features list, versatile convertible seating, all of the fishing amenities you will need and stunning looks, this model sets the new 30-foot standard.

Features May Include:

Pitch & Roll Elimination

• Eliminates up to 70% of underway pitch and roll motions.

Coordinated turn

• Automatically adjusts the heeling angle of your boat during turns.

Auto trim

• Uses a customized Trim Command Curve to automatically adjust the running angle at any speed.

List/level control

• Never allows vessel list from movement onboard, wind, uneven load, prop torque, etc.

Hole shot control

• Optimized to allow for faster acceleration, getting the boat on plane more quickly, improving fuel economy.

Designed-In From The Start

• This model was engineered to be Seakeeper-Ready from the start. Not adapted in as an afterthought.

Eliminate Boat Roll

• Eliminates up to 95% of boat roll and the danger, fatigue, anxiety and seasickness that goes with it.

Small & Lightweight

• Seakeeper weighs only a small fraction of the boat's displacement.

Full-Grid Stringer System

• Instead of the traditional stringer grid with fingers throughout, this boat has a full-grid stringer system which provides 360 degrees of support for the hull. Making it our strongest design to date.

Premium Sileather® Marine Silicone Fabrics

• All Sportsman Boats feature Sileather® Marine silicone-coated fabrics. These high-performance fabrics are designed to be tough and durable and able to withstand even the harshest of conditions. On this model, we add our double diamond stitch for an elegant and classy look.

Boarding Ladder

• Easily board your boat from the starboard side with the standard 4-step ladder. It stows away recessed into the deck.

Twin Pressurized 30-Gallon Aquarium Livewells

• Deep twin aquarium 30-gallon insulated pressurized livewells with glass that allows you to keep an eye on your bait. It can also double as a cooler for drinks and food.

Flip Up Seat With Backrest

• When it's time to fish, the rear bench conveniently stows away to open up cockpit space and make it easier to walk around the leaning post. The seat closes inward to protect the cushion from knifes and other sharp objects.

Transom Rod Holders

• Located behind the backrest, you will find 3 additional rod holders.

Rear Total Access Hatch

• The rear Total Access Hatch offers best-in-class access to your essential pumps, components and seacocks.

Total Access Compartment

• Opening the large center in-floor lid, reveals the total access compartment. This best-in-class bilge access is one of our signature features and we’ve taken it to the next level with this designed-in larger opening. 

Built-in Stringer Seakeeper Pod

• Inside of the stringer, a built in Seakeeper pod is an industry-first design that allows the optional Seakeeper to be installed at the optimal position. The large access door makes installation and maintenance a breeze.

225-quart Insulated & Macerated In-deck Fish Boxes

• On either side of the leaning post, you will find a pair of 225-quart insulated and macerated in-deck fish boxes.

Leaning Post Sink, Cutting Board & Cooler

• Over the top of the leaning post, opening the lid reveals a freshwater sink with a removable cutting board insert. Under the right side, you will find a great spot for some food or to thaw baits.

Leaning Post Tackle Center

• Under the captain's chairs, you will find your batteries, storage bin and a large tackle center with drawers. For your convenience, the drawers have dividers inside to keep your items organized.

Side Entry Doors

• Two are certainly better than one, at least when it comes to side doors. The side entry doors are a versatile feature that will quickly become one of your favorites and you'll love the ability to board from either side. Our side entry doors are part of the hull and deck mold. We designed them in this way to guarantee that they have the necessary structural reinforcements needed. Our stringer system supports the door and a large heavy duty hinge hangs the door.

Cockpit Bolsters

• For extra added comfort when fishing, the cockpit bolster cushions provide a nice soft surface to push your knees and legs into when reaching into the water or fighting a fish.

Dual Fuel Fills

• When it comes time to fuel up, this model also includes fuel fills on both sides. This allows you to pull up to the gas dock or gas station from either side with ease.

Flush Mount Gunwale Rod Holders

• This boat includes 6 high-quality Gemlux rod holders flush mounted on the gunwale. Outside of the obvious use of holding fishing rods, you may add any number of available 3rd party accessories designed to be mounted in a rod holder.

Under Gunwale Rod Racks

• Storage for 6 rods is possible with the under gunwale rod racks. Each can accommodate a full length rod and doubles as a great place to store a gaff or net.

Under Gunwale Reel Pads

• Helps prevent damage to reels while inside the under gunwale rod racks and prevents any scratching of the fiberglass in this tight space area.

Port & Starboard Toe Rail

• Located under the gunwale rod racks, the toe rail is designed as a brace point when heeling over the side of the boat to gaff or bring in a fish. You slide your toes under the bar and in conjunction with the bolster cushion, it provides a sturdy brace for your legs, even if the deck is wet or slippery.

Premium Adjustable Captain's Chairs

• Comfort and function meet when it comes to these premium captain's chairs. Designed with versatility in mind, it can accommodate two adults comfortably. The individually adjustable flip-up bolsters offers the convenience to allow you to stand or sit and the armrests add that extra comfort touch. Wrapped in our Sileather fabric, this is a very luxurious helm chair, that feels as good as it looks.

Battery Switch Panel

• On the port side, you gain access to the battery switch panel with switches for the house, engines and additional accessories. The main breakers are also located on this panel where they can be easily reset.

Dedicated Battery Compartment

• Inside of the leaning post you'll find a designated battery storage compartment. This sets the batteries center line for even weight distribution keeping them dry and out of the elements. The door is easily removable for routine maintenance.

Sportlink® Electronics Integration

• SportLink® is our factory-installed electronics integration system, designed to give you a seamless, turn-key experience at the helm. It includes Garmin displays, JL Audio sound, digital switching on all models with custom Graphics Interface on your displays and a full NMEA 2000 network, all pre-installed and connected for you. Every component is engineered to work together from the start, eliminating the need for aftermarket installs or guesswork down the line.

USB Plug In-Dash & 12V Receptacle

• To keep your devices charged and ready, the helm includes two dedicated USB charging ports that operate independently from other systems. A 12V receptacle is also included for any cigarette-lighter style accessories.

Console Top Storage

• Over the top of the console, additional padded storage for small items like cell phones and USB ports.

Wireless Phone Chargers (2)

• This state of the art wireless charger features a 10W fast charging surface in a low profile flush-mounted pad. The top of the pad has an ultra grippy non-slip surface to keep your phone in place underway and has an IPX6 waterproof sealed unit. This is the world's first waterproof wireless charge system created specifically for the marine environment.

Compass

• Considered one of the Four Great Inventions, the compass remains the cornerstone of any navigation system despite our advanced digital displays. Regardless of condition, your compass provides real-time heading and when used in combination with your GPS data, it allows you to optimize fuel efficiency & improve safety. When it gets dark, there's a built-in light inside the compass for night use.

Console Footrest w/ Pads

• The console has molded in steps to offer a place to put your feet while the boat is underway. They are topped with custom pads with the Sportsman logo.

Helm Pod Storage Boxes (2)

• Under the helm pod, you will find two storage boxes built into the step providing you ample storage at the helm. The port box includes brackets to hold a fire extinguisher safely while underway.

Anti-Fatigue Helm Pad

• Feel all-day comfort with our custom anti-fatigue helm pads. You will notice a difference at the end of the day, your feet will thank you for it. Custom engraved with the Sportsman logo for that extra touch.

Fiberglass Hard-Top w/ Built-In Lighting

• One of the first things you’ll notice when you look at this model is the over-sized hard-top. This top has all of the amenities you would want built in while still maintaining an elegant and timeless design.

Hard-Top D-tubing Frame Structure

• The 6-legged frame swoops seamlessly from the console up to the top and the design gives it immense structural stability. The class-first D-Tubing structure is not cut and welded as typically done, but rather it is bent and extruded out of a single piece of D-Tubing.

Rear Lumitec 18” Razor Flood Light Bar

• Molded-in Lumitec 18” Razor Light Bar that will flood the rear cockpit, gunwales and surrounding areas with more than 10,000 lumens, perfect for those late night and early morning fishing trips.

Front Lumitec 18” Razor Spot Light Bar

• At the front of the top, another molded in Lumitec 18” Razor Light Bar but this one is a spot, perfect for illuminating the way as you are coming in after a sunset cruise.

Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield w/ Actuated Vent

• Made out of high-quality tempered glass, the integrated windshield protects the helm of excessive wind and rain while maintaining excellent air flow. The top section opens up at the push of a button to let in cool air. The glass is extremely easy to clean and will never fade, yellow or deteriorate.

Hard-Top Molded-In Navigation Lights

• When the sun goes down, molded in navigation lights can be found at the front corners of the hard-top. This location keeps them out of the way and completely unobstructed. Additionally, these Lumitec lights can dual purpose as docking lights with built in 1000 lumen white dock lights.

Matching Hard-Top Underside Color

• A popular trend is to have the underside of the hard-top matched to the hull color, this adds additional appeal and ties in the color theme of the boat sides by bringing additional color to the cockpit area

Enclosed Head

• Inside the console, there is a built-in storage area. This enclosed space can be used as a changing room or storage of bulky items.

Electric Porcelain Toilet w/ Discharge

• Standard feature on this boat is a freshwater electric porcelain toilet with overboard discharge along with an on-board holding tank. Once the toilet flushes, it gets piped into the holding tank. From there, where legally allowed, a push of a button discharges the tank. Making this a very easy and convenient way of having a fully functional toilet on your boat.

Pull-out Shower And Sink

• When it’s time to clean up, the pull-out shower and sink combo will get the job done.

Dedicated Side Door Ladder Storage

• When not in use, the removable side entry door ladder can be conveniently stored inside of the console.

Additional In-Floor Vertical Rod Holders

• The floor has a special feature hiding in plain sight. The 5 holes on the floor are additional vertical rod holders to keep your most precious rods and reels safely stored in the lockable head.

Large Horizontal Window w/ Curtain

• When designing this space, it was extremely important to bring in plenty of sunlight. To achieve this, a large horizontal window on the starboard side was designed in. This flush glass design allows for the largest opening. We include a curtain to block off the window when privacy is needed.

Large Access for Electronics

• Access for servicing the electronics is made easy with the two extra large doors. Opening it reveals a neat, clean and labeled electrical hub. This is also where the override is located for the Digital Switching System.

Console Front Seat

• Comfortable console-front seat with backrest.

Console Front 100-quart Cooler

• Lifting up this piece reveals an insulated 100-quart cooler perfect for food and drinks up front.

Bow Layout

• The bow of this boat is designed with entertainment and versatility in mind. Features wrap around seating with oversized bow backrests, 2 easily accessible large insulated fish boxes, drink holders and speakers to play your favorite tunes.

Bow Storage

• Two large storage boxes at the bow will give you plenty of places to stow away your items. They are both insulated and can be used as fish boxes or coolers.

Bow Bolsters

• The included bow bolsters on this boat serve double duty. When the bow cushion bottoms are on, they provide a soft cushion to rest your back but when the boat is set for fishing, they double as knee and leg pads when fighting a fish up front.

Actuated Bow Sun Deck / Table

• A large electronically actuated table is the center piece. There are 3 main functions for this table. At the top position, it serves as a table. Lower it to the middle position and snap-in the additional cushion for the sun deck function. When not in use, lower it flush to the floor for an obstruction-free deck.

Thru-Hull Windlass Anchor

• Just push a button to retrieve your anchor in immense comfort from the helm making dropping anchor a breeze and saves your arms when it's time to move. This top-quality windlass system is installed thru-hull giving it a great clean look and comes standard with a high-grade stainless steel anchor.

Bow Controls for Anchor

• For ease of use and safety, we include foot controls at the bow for launching and retrieving your anchor, making the operation a one-man job. It also makes it very easy to see your anchor, rope and chain as it is getting reeled in. The controls have a plastic cover to prevent any unintentional button presses.

Anchor Locker Freshwater Washdown

• A conveniently located freshwater washdown in the anchor hatch allows you to rinse off your anchor as it is coming in and allows those seating up front to use the washdown.

Removable Filler Board w/ Cushion

• The open bow design offers the convenience of a full walk-through to your anchor and bow but sometimes you may need some additional seating, this filler board with cushion latches securely opening up one additional seat and 2 cupholders.

Freshwater Washdown w/ Tank

• Comes standard with a freshwater washdown and a 30-gallon tank. Perfect for rinsing off the deck, cleaning up after landing a fish or washing off at the sandbar. It’s a simple comfort that quickly becomes essential.

Raw Water Washdown

• With its unlimited supply, it is the perfect companion for the freshwater washdown. This system pumps outside water to a water outlet where you can screw in a regular hose.

Underwater Lights

• Built out of an anodized aluminum housing, these high quality LED underwater lights are a great feature for this model. The Lumitec underwater lights have a measured output of nearly 900 lumens, giving you plenty of blue glow behind your Sportsman. This boat comes equipped with 2 of them at the transom.

Light Hull Color

• We have two groups of colors, light and dark. A light color is included standard on this boat. You have the choice of one solid full hull color or a side and bottom color.

SportTech® Advanced Fabrication Process

• Our SportTech® hulls are built with a no-wood, all-fiberglass construction using advanced composite materials, resins and bonding agents. Each hull is crafted with vinyl ester resin for superior durability and resistance to water intrusion. Every Sportsman Boat includes a 10-Year Limited Hull Warranty as standard.

NMMA Certified

• For a boat to be NMMA certified, it must follow all of the strict guidelines set by the NMMA for certification. Sportsman Boats diligently follows all of the manufacturing guidelines and is committed to only using certified parts and components in all models.

Interior LED Lighting Package

• When the sun goes down, the cockpit comes to life. The included lighting package is as beautiful as it is functional, a blue glow covers every inch of the cockpit for safety and aesthetics.

AlloChrome4200+™ Stainless Fasteners

• AlloChrome4200+™ is a revolutionary new stainless coating capable of lasting up to fifteen times longer than typical chrome coating. This means that independent testing shows that these fasteners can withstand over 4,200 hours of salt spray protection

Pull Up Cleats

• High quality Gemlux pull-up cleats are standard throughout the boat. They offer a flush installation and very smooth operation.

Self Bailing Cockpit

• This important safety feature allows any water on the deck to drain overboard and not into the bilge area. Any water that seeps into the bilge, can only be pumped out by the bilge pump, which is slow at draining large amounts of water. All Sportsman Boats have a collector box drainage system that ties in all drains from the deck and redirects the water directly overboard without mechanical assistance.

Grip Tex Yacht Style Non-Skid

• This texture is applied to the deck and step areas for a uniform random non-skid coat. This type of non-skid is not patterned and is easy to repair should it ever get chipped or damaged.

Optional Features:

Dark Hull Color (Black)

• This is the full option for the Black hull colors. For more information on colors, visit the colors and materials page.

Dual Premium 60-40 Bench

• Premium 60-40 split bench with adjustable bolsters. The bench is installed on an adjustable track for the ultimate adjustability.

Edson 13” SS Comfort Grip Steering Wheel w/ PowerKnob

• The perfect combination of durability, good looks and soft feel. The ComfortGrip PowerWheel features a unique rubber finger grip that provides ultimate comfort and with the ComfortGrip PowerKnob make precision turns.

Electric Reel Outlets

• Adds 2 outlets for electric reels at the back corners of the cap inserts.

Fiberglass Leaning Post w/ Rear Facing Seating & Sink

• This option substitutes the tackle center for a rear facing seat with a sink.

Garmin GMR™ 434 xHD3 Open Array

• This radar provides advanced features, including beam sharpening for target separation control and increased target detection capabilities. A great addition to any SportLink® package.

Garmin GMR™ Fantom 18x Radome

• The 18-inch, 50 W solid-state Garmin GMR Fantom 18 dome radar features MotionScope technology, which uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions. Fully integrated with the Garmin chartplotter.

Garmin GMR™ Fantom 18x Radome (2nd Station)

• This option adds an additional mounting bracket for boats equipped with the second station as the regular mounting location for the dome is taken up by the second station.

Garmin GXM™ 54 SiriusXM® Weather Antenna

• The GXM 54 SiriusXM® weather antenna lets you enjoy added confidence and peace of mind on the water by always having access to the most current weather conditions and forecasts. The antenna adds highly detailed weather information directly to the screen including current weather information, NEXRAD, lightning, water temperatures, wind and wave current conditions and forecast data.

Garmin VHF 215 VHF Radio (2nd Radio)

• Communication is critical on the water, add this second VHF radio for redundancy. Features include all U.S., Canadian and international marine channels, 10 NOAA weather channels, Standard Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and built-in GPS antenna.

Gemlux Shade - Front

• Adds shade to the boat and can be easily be taken off when not needed.

Gemlux Shade - Rear

• Adds shade to the boat and can be easily be taken off when not needed.

Gull Wings

• This gull wings option serves as an extension to the spray shield with additional triangular coverage for both sides of the console and it is designed to block off any spray from the side.

Half Tower w/ Second Station

• For the ultimate addition, opt in for the half tower option. This adds a full helm with instrumentation at the tower level with leaning post, engine controls and an additional Garmin MFD display that shares all of the same data as the rest of the system.

Mastervolt ChargeMaster Plus 50 Amp Battery Charger

• The ChargeMaster Plus family is a complete range of battery chargers that provide both efficient and reliable performance in all conditions. This new generation of battery chargers offers multiple functions in one compact device. The ChargeMaster Plus reduces costs and simplifying the system and eliminating the need for additional battery chargers. The 'Battery's Best Friend' architecture enables the ChargeMaster Plus to charge any battery chemistry using the fast and safe 3-step+ charging method. Different battery sizes can be combined, as the pre-float functionality eliminates the risk of overcharging smaller batteries. The charging profile of the Lithium Ion battery is included, as well as flexibility for a customised, user-defined profile.

ProMariner ProTournament Elite 3 Battery Charger (4-Bank)

• ProMariner’s premier, professional-grade range of chargers, guarantees the fastest charging times. Prioritizing consistency, efficiency and are compatible with LiFePO4 lithium, AGM, HP AGM and flooded batteries. This 4-bank charger can handle the House and Engine batteries for the following boats without the Seakeeper 2 option. Open 322, 302, 282, Heritage 321. In addition, it can handle the House and Engine batteries on the following models with. or without Seakeeper. Open 262, Heritage 261

Release Marine Package (Helm Pod)

• This option adds only the helm pod from our full Release Marine package.

Release Marine Package (Helm, Chairs & Bow Backs)

• This authentic teak package takes your boat from awesome to WOW! It includes custom helm chairs, a custom helm pod and ladder-back bow backrests.

Seakeeper 2 Gyroscopic Stabilizer (req. 50A Charger)

• This system eliminates up to 95% of boat roll and the danger, fatigue, anxiety and seasickness that go with it. Our boat is designed to accept the Seakeeper and has a special pod where it is installed for a true OEM installation.

Stern Fiberglass Cockpit Table

• Adds a rear cockpit table to covert the stern area into an entertainment zone. The table and leg can be removed when not in used and stored away.

Taco Outriggers - GS280

• With a rugged design, these outriggers will provide years of reliable service even in the most challenging saltwater applications. They feature a locking head and the latest in sleek and ergonomic shape. They are matched up to Taco's 15' poles and come with the basic rigging kit.

Taco Outriggers - GS390

• For anglers craving a more competitive edge on the water, the heavy-duty Grand Slam 390 Outrigger Mount steps up to the challenge. It takes all the durable, dependable features of the popular GS-380 and incorporated a more robust gusset and thicker arm to withstand the torque and pressure created when using longer outrigger poles. Anglers can easily deploy an outrigger’s vertical lift and horizontal rotation from the boat deck in rough seas. Additionally, the GS-390 comes equipped with our secure pin-locking technology and pairs well with TACO’s Deluxe Aluminum Telescoping Poles.

Trolling Motor Plug, Harness & Adapter

• As trolling motors have gotten longer shafts and more powerful, a new wave of Sportsman owners have been installing trolling motors on their offshore boats. This will hold the boat in place with ease while doing things like bottom fishing and it has taken the offshore world by storm. This model is already equipped with additional coring at the bow to support the weight and torque of a trolling motor and this option adds the harness and plug necessary to complete the installation. Additionally, a custom plate for proper mounting at the bow of this model.

Yamaha Auto Pilot

• Yamaha’s new autopilot provides many convenient features for boat control and operation. With the simple push of a button or taps on your compatible Multifunction Display, you can quickly plot out your journey, sit back and let the Helm Master™ EX Autopilot and Digital Electric Steering do their thing.

Yamaha Helm Master EX (incl. Auto Pilot)

• Captains of offshore boats have already discovered the incredible ease and precision of Helm Master®. This fully integrated boat control system includes an enhanced binnacle control, a streamlined digital display, push-button start/stop switches and an innovative joystick. It’s the joystick that moves the large craft in surprisingly agile ways making navigating crowded marinas and docking in tight slips much less intimidating.