 The 23 foot center console class has long been the benchmark of versatility, capability, and performance. The Heritage 231 defines that benchmark. In this episode we are taking a look at the Heritage 231 center console. The Heritage 231 is the perfect package for any family looking for versatility and ease of trailering. The 231 is 22 feet 9 inches with an 8 foot 6 inch beam. It holds 103 gallons of fuel and has an impressive 12 person capacity. The haul has an 18 degree dead rise at the transom and a 14 inch draft. The Heritage 231 is built using our preparatory SportTech advanced fabrication process utilizing composite materials and no wood. This boat comes back with a transferable 10 year haul limited warranty and is NMMA certified. This certification ensures that this boat adheres to the highest safety standard guidelines set by the ABYC bringing you the peace of mind that you are purchasing a high quality and safe boat for you and your family. The bow of this boat is designed with entertainment and versatility in mind. It features wrap around seating with cushions, removable backrest, and wrap around bolsters. For additional sun pad area add the optional cushion to completely transform this area into the ultimate spot on the boat. Floor storage, two easily accessible large insulated fish boxes which double up as dry storage. Up top a grab handle for safety, plenty of cup holders and speakers to play your favorite tunes. At the center of the boat a step up box with additional in floor storage with a drink. Up front an oversized anchored locker compartment and pull a cleat. Opening the lid reveals a designed in anchor tray that keeps your anchor in place and stops it from falling in. When anchored the rope gets neatly routed into the compartment through the notch on the lid. All of the cushions are removable leaving plenty of deck space for fighting a fish up at the bow. A growing trend has been the addition of trolling motors up front. For ease of installation on this model we offer a trolling motor pre rig with adapter plates. Let's turn our attention to the console. You will find a two person seat with a backrest and a 12 gallon insulated cooler under the bottom cushion. When not being used as a cooler it can double up as dry storage. Peeking inside of the console a lockable storage area with plenty of space for the optional porta potty. Peeling back the cover reveals access to the electrical components of the boat. The helm of the Heritage 231 has been carefully designed for comfortable ergonomics and to maximize visibility giving you great confidence behind the wheel. All sportsman boats feature a standard factory installed electronics package we call Sportlink. The Sportlink system includes additional warranties and perks exclusive to sportsmen boat owners. For navigation on this model a 9 inch Garmin 942XS GPS owner combo with a B60 through hall transducer. We've arranged the dash to accommodate a second screen if you opt in for that option. An additional feature is the black acrylic dash. It allows the electronics to be mounted completely flush and reduces glare when you're out on the water. Across the bottom high quality 12 volt stainless toggle switches with backlit labels and two USB charging plugs. For steering on this boat the Seastar tilt helm and sportsman steering wheel with a knob will give you the perfect steering position whether standing up or sitting down. For safety and reliability this boat is equipped with dual batteries. A battery selector switch is located inside of the footrest and we do have battery charger options available. Over the top of the console a keeper ring and anti-slip mat will keep your small items from sliding off and around the front a windscreen. For audio a standard JL Audio sound system JL Audio is known for their superior sound quality and durable marine products. On this model we include a media master MM50 source unit and 4M3 sport grill speakers. The boat we are looking at today has the optional platinum package which adds several items. Starting with a electro tab trim tab system which features LED indicators so you always know what position your tabs are in and are self-retracting when the key switch is turned off. At the top of the console a Richie compass with light and to complete the helm branded anti-fatigue helm pad and foot pads. A popular option to add is the Garmin VHF radio. This option adds a flush mounted VHF radio at the helm and the antenna which is installed on a ratchet mount so it can be easily lowered. Another option included in the platinum package is an oversized fiberglass hardtop that protects the helm and provides shade. This top is packed with features including front and rear white spreader lights, red and white map reading light, rocket launchers across the back, two additional speakers and welded plates ready to accept taco outriggers. The underside of the hardtop is color matched to the hull sights to complete the boat's color scheme. For leaning posts on the Heritage 231 we include our deluxe leaning posts which features individually adjustable bolsters. This allows the captain to operate the boat standing up while the passenger is comfortably sitting down. All sportsmen boats feature side leather marine silicone coated fabrics. These high performance fabrics are designed to be tough and durable and able to withstand even the harshest of conditions. We offer three color options which include desert tan, ash gray and polar white and feature our diamond stitch pattern. Additional features include rod holders across the back and plenty of cooler storage space underneath. The boat we are on today has two popular options. First, the under leaning post tackle storage which includes two tackle trays and open storage. And second is the slide out track with a custom sportsman 65 quart Yeti cooler. This option is available without the Yeti in case you already own a cooler. Moving our attention to the gunnels you'll find molded in rod racks for up to three rods on each side and they do double up as a great place to store a gaff or net. Over the top of the gunnel flush mounted gem lux rod holders and for added comfort when fishing standard cockpit bolster cushions. They provide a soft cushion to push your knees and legs into when reaching into the water or fighting a fish. The aft layout on the Heritage 231 allows for the higher capacity by offering a four person edge to edge bench. All cushions are removable for easy storage and cleaning. At the center opening the lid reveals one of our signature features, the total access hatch. This design gives you best in class bilge access and additional storage. On the 231 you'll also find a stern anchor storage on the back wall. There are two eight gallon insulated live wells on this model under the port and starboard cushion. When not being used as a live well they can double up as coolers or dry storage. If the boat is equipped with the raw water wash down system the hose hookup is hidden under the starboard side. The system pumps outside water in and is great for cleaning up the deck while you're out fishing. An important safety feature built into the Heritage 231 is the self bailing cockpit which allows any water on the deck to drain overboard and not into the bilge area. All sportsmen boats have a collector box drainage system that pipes the water directly overboard without mechanical assistance. Let's talk about power options on this model. We offer 200 and 250 horsepower packages in mechanical or digital throttles as well as the VMAX SHO Yamaha Outboards. Boarding the boat is a breeze thanks to the integrated swim platform area which includes a recess three step ladder. When the sun goes down the cockpit comes to life with the included interior lighting package. With the flick of a switch a blue glow covers every inch of the cockpit for safety and aesthetics. For the outside the platinum package includes two Lumitech blue underwater lights which put out over 800 lumens each. The Heritage 231 is an impressive 23 foot boat and it's easy to see why. From the wrap around bow seating to the spacious four person rear bench. For more information navigate to sportsmenboatsmfg.com or contact your local dealer. Thanks for watching.