Sportsman Heritage 251 User 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
dry Weight
4100 lbs
People Capacity
12
Fuel Capacity
155 Gallons
Rear Aerated
Livewell
1
x 30 Gallons W/Livewell Pump
Leaning Post
Livewell
1 x 30 Gallons
Console Cooler
12 Gallons
Fish Box
80 Gallon
W/Macerator
Standard Freshwater
15 Gallons
Draft
18”
Deadrise
@ Transom
21 Degrees
Deadrise
at Bow
50 Degrees
Heritage 251

10’6”
9’2”
25’2”

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
-in Console Cooler Seat
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
-in Swim Platform w/ 3 Step Ladder
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
-Up Leaning Post Footrests
Freshwater Washdown
Grip Tex Yacht Style Non
-Skid
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
Washdown
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

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.

Your Owner’s Manual was written to include safety
instructions to ensure safe operations. Safety alerts symbols
are used to show potential personal injury hazards.
Your boat produces carbon monoxide and uses
flammable fuel. Carbon monoxide can cause brain damage
or death. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous.
Every precaution has been taken to reduce the risks
associated
With death, possible injury and damage from fire and
explosion. Your own precaution and good maintenance
procedures are necessary in order to enjoy safe
operation of your boat.

251 has a 12 Person Capacities, below
shows the Seating/Standing locations

251 Features:

Bilge Pumps
The 251 comes standard with two bilge pumps. Located on the hull bottom at the stern
of your boat. Water is pumped out at a through hull fitting located at the starboard and
port aft end of the hull. Pumps may be accessed by lifting the total access hatch. You may
turn each of your bilge pump on manually with your bilge switch labeled 1 or 2 located on
the switch panel at the helm of your boat. Once water in the bilge area reaches a certain
level the float is engaged and the bilge pump is activated automatically.
Bilge pumps are designed to remove excess water only. They are not intended to prevent
rapid accumulation of on-board water due to rough weather, hull damage, or other unsafe
navigational conditions.

All-round/Anchor light: Is a white fold down light placed on top of the Hard Top, showing an unbroken
light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and fixed to show from anywhere ahead, to just behind
the beams of the vessel.
Sidelights: a green light on the starboard (right) side, and a red light on the port (left) side of a vessel.
Each shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees, and is fixed to show from
ahead to just behind the beams of the vessel on its respective side.
***Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights between sunset and sunrise and other periods
of reduced visibility (fog, rain, haze, etc.) Navigation lights are intended to keep other vessels informed your
presence and course. Your boat is equipped with the navigation lights required by the U.S. Coast Guard at the
time of manufacture. It is up to you to make sure they are visible, operational and turned on
The Nav/Anc switch is a 3 position switch that
controls
the running lights.
*NAV position will turn on the red and green
navigation lights, and the white all-round
light are turn on for night driving.
*ANC turns on the all-round light only for
night
anchoring, do not operate the boat in the
anchor position
*Off is in the center position

Raw water washdown is standard on your
new 251. Rinising your boat immediately
with a powerful water jet washdown makes
a fine addition to almost any boat.
The raw water system supplies water by
a hose connected to a pump with a shut off
valve on your high speed pick up in your
bilge compartment. The bottom hose on the
port side pump pickup is for the raw water
system. The pump can easily be accessed
when you open your total access hatch. You
can operate your washdown by opening the
valve handle on the high speed pick up in the
bilge area of your boat. Then turn on your
switch labeled washdown on the helm of
your boat. The washdown outlet can be
found under the starboard gunwale and is
the bottom outlet..

Your 251 comes with (2 ) 30 gallon
Livewells. The pumps for both are located
next to the bilge in the hull bottom of your
boat. Open the total access hatch for easy
access. You may operate your Livewells by
opening the high speed pickup valve in the
bilge area of your boat. Flip on your switch
labeled Livewell 1 at the helm of your boat.
This will fill the Livewell built into your
Fiberglass Leaning Post. Flip on your switch
labeled Livewell 2 at the helm of your boat.
This will fill your Livewell at the port stern of
your boat. Livewells can be controlled by
turning the fill valve in the Livewell to the on
or off position. Your Livewell has and
overflow installed in your Livewell. Water
will not exceed the overflow level. Also
lights are installed in each Livewell for
Illumination by fliping on the switch at the
dash.

Trim Tabs are Standard with your 251. They are attached to the bottom edge of the
transom. When the helm control is pressed, the trim tabs move into position. Water-force
on the trim tab surface creates upward pressure, raising the stern and lowering the bow.
Trim Tabs improve the performance of your boat in a much wider range of weight, weather
and water conditions.
The top portion of the Left switch is marked Port/Bow Down. Pushing this switch deploys
the right tab and its movement is indicated by the Left set of the red LED’s. All LED’s lit is
down. The other 3 switches, operate in the same manner, for port and starboard, bow up
and bow down. These switches can be pushed individually. Simultaneously or cross
controlled, as appropriate.