I Spent 298,090.20 for a Barracuda!!

Its the first day of fishing aboard the Sportsman 282TE. Join us on an unforgettable day as we take the brand-new Sportsman 282TE out for its maiden fishing voyage! The excitement intensifies as we anticipate the first fish caught. Will it be the unexpected thrill of a tuna, a mighty mahi-mahi, or a lonely barracuda!
I'll walk you through my experience of getting acquainted with all the features of the 282TE. From setting up the outriggers ,auto pilot, navigation, and bait wells to finding the perfect spot to store gear. It is more challenging than you would expect. All while trying to catch some fish and exploring the pros/cons of the Sportsman.
Don't miss out on this thrilling journey as we explore the open waters and make unforgettable memories aboard the Sportsman 282TE! Follow us as we test and compare the features of this 282 to other boats. #2023 #walkthrough #282TE #newboat #Sportsmanboats Like, subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay tuned for more epic fishing adventures!

[@wingsfan001]

They should make the rods so that the clickers can be turned off!

[@jasonspring6970]

Wondering how dry the ride is on windy days? Any experience yet?

[@whywaitadventures2195]

The ride is very dry with your average wind. On days with say a 15-20 mph winds a little spray when we are getting after it. Next time I’m out I’ll film a short focusing on the spray.

[@houstonjohnson7703]

Looking to get the same one with a tower on it. How does it run in rougher water? 3-4 seas?

[@whywaitadventures2195]

It does a pretty decent job at handling bigger seas honestly, once you find the sweet spot with the trim tabs + motor trim. The sea keeper add is something I would 100% recommend though especially if you’re going with the tuna tower. If you’re able to stretch to the 30ft I would just because the added stability and cut we felt while test driving. Unfortunately it was just outside our budget.

[@houstonjohnson7703]

Yeah id really like to get into the 322 with a sea keeper and tower but the 28ft with seakeeper and tower is within budget and the other is not so will have to stick with the 282 for now maybe on down the road we can uograde. All i care about it being able to go 60-100 miles off shore to get after some big yellowfin. And monster amberjacks