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Sportsman Open 212

21.3ft center console, built 2014–present. Primary use: saltwater.

Typical used values

Model year	Used asking range	Median	Confidence
2014	$31,000 – $38,500	$35,000	low
2020	$46,000 – $56,000	$51,000	med
2026	$67,500 – $81,500	$74,500	low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 5%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

Low Young brand, young boats: most of the fleet is under 10 years old, so age-related issues are scarce — the variable is how hard the first owner fished it.
Low Heavily optioned examples (trolling motor, second station, full electronics) price the options near retail; pay used prices for used electronics.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

Standard CC survey with emphasis on accessory-install quality (owner-added hardware is common).
Engine service records by serial — Yamaha or Suzuki dealer pull.
Confirm hull warranty transferability where the boat is young enough to matter.

Typical engines (2)

Yamaha 4-stroke outboard (F70–F300) outboard · gas · base score 90/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

The benchmark for outboard reliability and resale. F150 and F300 routinely run 2,000+ hours with routine service. Top-tier buyer trust — a Yamaha-powered hull sells faster than the same boat on any other brand.

100-hour service intervals; 10-year/1,000-hour anode and water-pump attention. Saltwater units: check the bus bar and starter solenoid behind the powerhead for corrosion.
Suzuki 4-stroke outboard outboard · gas · base score 86/100 · high-use ≥ 150 hrs/yr

Underrated, highly reliable 4-strokes — Suzuki effectively pioneered the modern big 4-stroke outboard. Slightly thinner dealer network than Yamaha/Mercury in some regions, which is the only real resale knock.

100-hour service; check the timing-chain-driven valvetrain history on high-hour units. Confirm a Suzuki dealer is reachable in the buyer's area.

Resale liquidity (82/100)

The fastest-growing brand in the mid-tier CC market over the last decade; strong owner community and feature-per-dollar reputation keep used demand firm.

Sportsman Open 212 FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Sportsman Open 212?

Typical asking range for a 2020 Sportsman Open 212 is roughly $46,000–$56,000 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 5% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.

What should I inspect on a used Sportsman Open 212?

Standard CC survey with emphasis on accessory-install quality (owner-added hardware is common).
Engine service records by serial — Yamaha or Suzuki dealer pull.
Confirm hull warranty transferability where the boat is young enough to matter.

Is the Sportsman Open 212 a good boat?

The fastest-growing brand in the mid-tier CC market over the last decade; strong owner community and feature-per-dollar reputation keep used demand firm. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 82.

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