Open Series

Open 262 Center Console

Cruising intracoastal waterways or fishing offshore, all in a day’s work.

Cruising intracoastal waterways or fishing offshore, all in a day's work.

Climbing on-board the Open 262, you are met with amenities you’ve never seen on a 26-foot boat. Dual side entry doors swing a full 180° for unobstructed water-centric access. Overhead, a feature-packed fiberglass hard-top with lights, speakers and rod holders. At the helm, state-of-the-art standard electronics and full-perimeter protection from the integrated tempered glass windshield. Twin aquarium livewells at the transom complete a fishing-ready cockpit — all powered by a modern, finely-tuned hull engineered for the latest engines.

All In a Day’s Work

Ready for Everything

26′ 6″

Length

9′ 5″

Beam

22″

Draft

164 gal.

Fuel

450 HP

Max HP

This Model Is Equipped With

Seakeeper Ride

A proprietary, first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS).

Rapid Actuation

Full Underway Control

Intuitive

Reliable

Key Benefits

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Pitch & Roll Elimination

Eliminates up to 70% of underway pitch and roll motions.

Coordinated Turn

Automatically adjusts the heeling angle of your boat during turns.

Auto Trim

Uses a customized Trim Command Curve to automatically adjust the running angle at any speed.

List / Level Control

Never allows vessel list from movement onboard, wind, uneven load or prop torque.

Hole Shot Control

Optimized for faster acceleration, getting the boat on plane more quickly and improving fuel economy.

Bow

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Thru-Hull Windlass Anchor

Push a button to drop or retrieve your anchor from the helm. The top-quality windlass installs thru-hull for a clean look and includes a high-grade stainless steel anchor.

Bow Controls for Anchor

Foot controls at the bow let one person launch and retrieve the anchor while watching it come in. A plastic cover prevents unintentional button presses.

Anchor Locker Freshwater Washdown

A conveniently located freshwater washdown in the anchor hatch rinses the anchor as it comes in and serves guests seated up front.

Bow Layout

Built for entertainment and versatility — wrap-around seating with backrests, two large insulated fish boxes, built-in drink holders and speakers.

Removable Filler Board w/ Cushion

Adds one additional seat and two cupholders while preserving the full walk-through to the bow.

Console Front Seat & Cooler

Comfortable console-front seat with backrest — flip the bottom cushion to reveal an insulated cooler, conveniently located for guests up front.

Mid-Ship

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SportLink® Electronics Integration

Factory-installed integration of Garmin displays, JL Audio sound, digital switching and a full NMEA 2000 network — pre-wired and ready at the helm.

Fiberglass Hard-Top w/ Built-In Lighting

An over-sized hard-top with elegant, timeless lines and every amenity built right in.

Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield

High-quality tempered glass protects the helm from wind and rain. The top section opens manually for airflow — easy to clean and resistant to fading or yellowing.

Premium Adjustable Captain's Chairs

Comfortably seats two adults with individually adjustable flip-up bolsters and armrests, wrapped in luxurious Sileather® fabric.

Wireless Phone Chargers (2)

10W fast-charging surfaces with ultra-grippy non-slip tops — the world’s first IPX6 waterproof wireless charge system built for marine use.

Enclosed Head w/ Electric Toilet

Inside the console, a built-in lockable space for changing or storing bulky items, complete with a freshwater electric porcelain toilet and overboard discharge.

Leaning Post Tackle Center

Under the captain’s chairs you’ll find the batteries, storage bin and a large tackle center with divided drawers to keep gear organized.

Anti-Fatigue Helm Pad

Custom anti-fatigue helm pads engraved with the Sportsman logo deliver all-day comfort at the wheel.

Rear Deck

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Side Entry Doors w/ 180° Swing

Two doors are better than one. Part of the hull and deck mold, the side entry doors swing a full 180° for unobstructed boarding from either side.

Twin 30-Gallon Aquarium Livewells

Deep, twin pressurized 30-gallon insulated livewells with a glass face — yacht-like aesthetics that double as a cooler for drinks and food.

Rear Seating

Stowable rear bench opens up cockpit space for fishing. The seat bottom fully removes for best-in-class access to the bilge.

In-Deck Macerated Fish Boxes

Insulated, macerated in-deck fish boxes on either side of the leaning post keep your catch ready and the cockpit clean.

Total Access Compartment

A large in-floor lid opens to reveal best-in-class bilge access — a signature Sportsman feature engineered with an even larger opening on this model.

Boarding Ladder

Standard 4-step starboard-side ladder stows recessed into the deck for a clean, obstruction-free rear.

Underwater Lights

Two Lumitec LED underwater lights at the transom produce nearly 900 lumens of blue glow behind your Sportsman after dark.

Freshwater Washdown w/ 20-Gallon Tank

Standard freshwater washdown with a 20-gallon tank — perfect for rinsing the deck, cleaning up after a fish or washing off at the sandbar.

Other Features

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Premium Sileather® Marine Silicone Fabrics

Silicone-coated marine fabrics engineered to be tough and durable in the harshest conditions. Available in Coastal Beige, Smoky Gray and Icecap White.

Powder Coating

A strong protective and durable coating on the boat’s metals — available in White or Black to match your color scheme.

Light Hull Color

Included standard — choose one solid full hull color or pair a side color with a contrasting bottom.

SportTech® Advanced Fabrication

No-wood, all-fiberglass construction with vinyl ester resin for superior durability — backed by a 10-Year Limited Hull Warranty.

Interior LED Lighting Package

When the sun goes down, a blue glow covers every inch of the cockpit for safety and aesthetics.

Yacht & NMMA Certified

Built to the highest ABYC standards in all areas of construction — a safer, higher-quality vessel for you and your family.