Sportsman Open 252 Center Console

This boat is built for owners who want to cover more water in Tampa Bay with fewer decisions and fewer tradeoffs.
 If your current setup feels like a compromise between family comfort, offshore capability, and simple ownership, the Open 252 replaces that tension with balance. It is sized to run confidently offshore, handle afternoon chop, and still feel manageable at the dock or lift.

Twin Yamaha 150s provide predictable power and redundancy without adding complexity. A 21° deadrise softens rough water while keeping the boat stable at rest. The wide beam and thoughtfully designed seating let everyone stay comfortable without reconfiguring the boat every time plans change. Storage, livewells, and fish boxes are integrated so nothing feels added-on or in the way.

Electronics and systems are designed to reduce workload. The Garmin 12" MFD, integrated switching, Seakeeper Ride, and digital controls work together so the boat feels composed at cruise and intuitive at idle. You spend less time managing systems and more time enjoying the run from St. Pete to Egmont or out past the Skyway.

Thunder Marine supports ownership beyond delivery. This boat is set up, rigged, and serviced locally by a team that understands how it will actually be used on the Gulf Coast.

Meet with Thunder Marine to walk through this exact configuration, understand how it fits Tampa Bay use, and review delivery and long-term support.
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Ownership with Thunder Marine

• Local rigging, delivery, and service from one team

• Clear system walkthrough at handoff

• Long-term Yamaha service access in St. Petersburg

• Support after the sale, not just at delivery

Key Specs

• Length: 25' 3"

• Beam: 9' 3"

• Passenger capacity: 12

• Fuel tank capacity: 140 gal.

• Approx. usable fuel capacity: 128 gal.

• Freshwater capacity: 15 gal.

• Draft (up): 20"

• Deadrise at transom: 21°

• Approx. dry weight: 4,672 lbs.

• Number of engines: 2

• Engine make and model: Yamaha F150XSA

Features

Helm & Electronics

• Garmin 12" GPSMAP multifunction display for clear navigation and sonar integration

• Garmin VHF radio and CHIRP thru-hull transducer for reliable communication and depth tracking

• Digital switching system to simplify control of onboard systems

• Seakeeper Ride for improved comfort and control in changing conditions

Seating & Comfort

• Premium dual chair leaning post with flip-up bolsters and armrests for long runs

• Bow cushions with removable filler for flexible seating or open deck space

• Rear fold-down seating that keeps the cockpit open when not in use

Fishing & Utility

• 30-gallon livewell with high-speed pickup

• Dual macerated in-deck fish boxes to keep the deck clear

• Under-gunwale rod storage and flush-mount rod holders

Hull & Deck

• Fiberglass hardtop with integrated lighting and tempered glass windshield

• Self-bailing cockpit and advanced fiberglass stringer system

• Built-in swim platform with four-step ladder for easy water access