 The Open 242 comes standard with all of the amenities you and your family deserve. Stay tuned as we do a full walkthrough on the Open 242 center console. The Open 242 is built for serious fishing but still lacks none of the family comforts. The Open 242 is 23 feet 8 inches with an 8 foot 6 inch beam. It holds 110 gallons of fuel and has a 12 person capacity. The haul has an 18 degree dead rise at the transom and a 16 inch draft. The Open 242 is built using out proprietary sport tech 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 this boat is designed with entertainment and versatility in mind. It features wraparound seating with cushions, removable backrests and wraparound bolsters. Standard on this model is a removable large fiberglass table with a base. The table conveniently stores away inside of the console. For additional sun pad area, add the optional cushion to completely transform this area into the ultimate spot on the boat. For 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 bow you will find a lid with some additional in-floor storage with drain. The removable center filler makes walking up front a breeze. Up here you will find an oversized anchor locker compartment and pull up 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. When it's time to fish, 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 a trolling motor up front. For ease of installation on this model we offer a trolling motor pre rigged with adapter plate. Let's turn our attention to the console where you will find a two person seat with a backrest as well as a 15 gallon insulated cooler under the bottom cushion. When not being used as a cooler it could double up as dry storage. Inside of the console you will find a fully finished lockable area with plenty of space for an optional porta potty. Peeling back the cover reveals access to the electrical components of the boat. For an extra added touch the floor is finished with a pad. The helm of the Open 242 has been carefully designed for comfortable ergonomics and to maximize visibility giving you great confidence behind the wheel. While sportsmen 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 12 inch Garmin 1242 XSV Touch GPS sewn our combo with a B60 thru-haul transducer. We have arranged the dash to accommodate a second screen if you opt in for that option. One 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 the backlit labels as well as two USB charging plugs. For steering on this boat the Seastar tilt helm and sportsmen steering wheel with a knob will give you the perfect steering position whether you're standing up or sitting down. Also included with this model is a electro tab trim tab system which features LED indicators so you always know what position your tabs are in and are self-attracting when the key switch is turned off. For safety and reliability this boat is equipped with dual batteries. A battery selector switch is located inside of the console and we do have battery charger options available. 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 8 M3 sport grill speakers. 4 on the top and 4 throughout the cockpit. Over the top a keeper ring and anti-slip mat will keep your small items from sliding off. At the center a rich encompass with a light and windscreen around the front. To complete the helm a branded anti-fatigue helm pad and foot pads. As a standard feature on this model we do include an oversized fiberglass hard top. It protects the helm and provides plenty of shade. This top is packed with convenience features including front and rear white spreader lights, red and white map reading lights, rocket launchers across the back and well the plates ready to accept taco outriggers. For communication we also include a Garmin VHF radio with antenna and the antenna is on a ratchet mount so it could be easily lowered. To wrap everything up the underside of the hard top is color matched to the hull sides to complete the boat's color scheme. Comfort and function meet when it comes to this deluxe leaning post. Designed to accommodate two adults comfortably and feature individually adjustable boasters. The high backs and sculpting give you excellent support. 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 whites and feature our diamond stitch pattern. Additional features include rod holders across the back, plenty of cooler storage space underneath and 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 the custom sportsman 65 quart yeti cooler. This option is also available without the yeti in case you already own a cooler. Moving our attention to the gunnels molded in rod racks for up to three rods on each side and doubles up as a great place to store gaff or nuts. To the top flush mounted jamblex rod holders and for added comfort when fishing standard cockpit booster cushions. These provide a soft cushion to push your knees and legs into when you are reaching into the water or fighting a fish. Also standard on this boat are toe rails to keep you secure while reaching in to grab a fish. The aft layout of the Open 242 is battle ready with great amenities for fishing. This time to fish the rear bench conveniently stows away to open up cockpit space and make it easier to walk around the leaning post. When the seat is down it sits two to three comfortably and has a deep design for comfort. The seat bottom completely removes to reveal best in class access to the bilge. Over on the starboard side a deep 25 gallon transom insulated live well a gunna height for ease of use. You can also double up as a great cooler for drinks and food. On the port side a transom door with a latch to secure it. This design offers the convenience of not having to step over anything to enter the boat. The step up for the door houses a small storage compartment ideal for docking lines and other small items that typically lay around the cockpit. This model comes standard with both raw water and fresh water wash downs. The outlets are located under the gunna caps. One important safety feature built into the Open 242 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. When it comes to choosing the right engine for your Open 242 your options include the Yamaha F250 and F300 in mechanical or digital throttles as well as the VF250 VMAX SH. On the port side this model includes a swim platform with an integrated three step ladder. When the sun goes down the cockpit comes to life with the included interior lighting package. At the flick of a switch a blue glow covers every inch of the cockpit for safety and aesthetics. For the outside we include two limitech blue underwater lights which put out over 800 lumens each. The Open 242 is the perfect package for those looking to fish offshore in style and comfort. The long list of standard features make it easy to see why this boat soars above its class. For more information navigate to sportsmenboatsmfg.com or contact your local dealer. Thanks for watching.