Heritage Series

Heritage 261 Center Console

All-Family. All-Cruising. All-Fun. The Heritage 261 defines a new class of family-focused, water-centric, all-fun boats.

Whether you like spending time on the water, in the water or around the water, the all-new Heritage 261 has you covered. The water-centric views in sandbar mode will captivate your heart and are guaranteed to produce incredible family memories for years to come. The layout includes deep U-shaped seating at the bow with an electronically actuated table, edge-to-edge seating at the back for up to five, dual side entry doors that swing 180°, dual transom walkthrough doors that flip to offer aft-facing seating, a sandbar cooler accessible from outside the boat, dual boarding ladders, swiveling captain’s chairs and so much more — walking through the features will have you thinking ‘they thought of everything.’

Family Fun With A

Sandbar Mode

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

05 Advantages

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 retrieve your anchor in comfort from the helm. The top-quality windlass is installed thru-hull for a clean look and comes standard with a high-grade stainless steel anchor.

Bow Controls for Anchor

Foot controls at the bow let you launch and retrieve the anchor as a one-person job, with a clear view of the rope and chain. A plastic cover prevents accidental button presses.

Anchor Locker Freshwater Washdown

A conveniently located freshwater washdown in the anchor hatch lets you rinse off the anchor as it comes in, and serves anyone seated up front.

Bow Layout

Built for entertainment and versatility — wrap-around seating with comfortable bow backrests, two large insulated fish boxes, built-in drink holders and speakers to keep the music going.

Actuated Bow Sun Deck / Table

A large electronically actuated table is the centerpiece. Top position serves as a table; mid position snaps in a cushion for a sun deck; lower flush to the floor for an obstruction-free deck.

Bow Storage

Two large insulated bow storage boxes provide plenty of stowage and double as fish boxes or coolers.

Bow Center Storage

The wrap-around seating allows for an additional center storage box, which also gives access to the anchor rode in case of tangles.

Bow Bolsters

Included bow bolsters do double duty — soft backrests when cushions are in place, and knee/leg pads for fighting fish when set for fishing.

Recessed Bow Hand Rails

A flush, recessed bow hand rail sits below the gunwale for safety and convenience without obstructing the top deck.

Console Front Seat

Comfortable console-front seat with backrest for passengers riding mid-ship.

Console Front Cooler

Flip the bottom cushion of the console-front seat to reveal an insulated cooler — conveniently located for those sitting up front.

Mid-Ship

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SportLink® Electronics Integration

Factory-installed integration of Garmin displays, JL Audio sound, digital switching with a custom GUI and a full NMEA 2000 network — every component pre-wired and engineered to work together from the start.

Fiberglass Hard-Top w/ Built-In Lighting

An oversized hard-top with every amenity built in — while maintaining an elegant and timeless design.

Hard-Top D-tubing Frame Structure

The 4-legged frame swoops seamlessly from console to top for immense structural stability. The class-first D-Tubing is bent and extruded from a single piece — not cut and welded.

Integrated Tempered Glass Windshield w/ Manual Vent

High-quality tempered glass protects the helm from wind and rain while the top section opens manually for cool air — easy to clean and resistant to fade or yellowing.

Hard-Top Molded-In Navigation Lights

When the sun goes down, molded-in navigation lights at the front corners of the hard-top stay completely unobstructed.

Kingfish Rod Holders

Hard-top rod holders point straight off the side, extending your spread further than gunwale-mounted holders and staying clear of any deck-mounted rods.

Matching Hard-Top Underside Color

The underside of the hard-top is color-matched to the hull, adding appeal and tying in the boat’s color theme to the cockpit area.

Anti-Fatigue Helm Pad

Custom anti-fatigue helm pads deliver all-day comfort, engraved with the Sportsman logo for that extra touch.

Helm Pod Storage Compartment

Under the helm pod you’ll find additional storage built into the step, providing ample stowage at the helm.

Enclosed Head

Inside the console, a built-in enclosed space works as a changing room or for bulky storage.

Electric Porcelain Toilet w/ Discharge

Standard freshwater electric porcelain toilet with overboard discharge and an on-board holding tank — push a button to discharge where legally allowed.

Large Horizontal Window

A large flush horizontal window on the starboard side brings plenty of sunlight into the console space.

Dedicated Trolling Motor Battery Storage

Designated trolling motor battery storage inside the console tucks three trolling motor batteries away from the visible console floor.

USB Plug In-Dash & 12V Receptacle

Two dedicated USB charging ports operate independently from other systems, plus a 12V receptacle for any cigarette-lighter accessories.

Console Top Storage

Padded console-top storage for small items like phones, plus USB ports right where you need them.

Wireless Phone Chargers (2)

Two flush-mounted 10W fast-charging pads with a non-slip surface and IPX6 waterproof seal — the world’s first waterproof wireless charging system built for marine use.

Compass

A traditional compass with built-in light for night use — pairs with GPS data to optimize fuel efficiency and improve safety in any condition.

Console Footrest w/ Pads

Molded-in steps on the console give you a place to rest your feet underway, topped with custom Sportsman-logo pads.

Premium Adjustable Captain's Chairs

Premium dual captain’s chairs with individually adjustable flip-up bolsters, armrests and Sileather upholstery — mounted on 180° swivels so they rotate aft for sandbar mode.

Aft-Facing Footrests

With the captain’s chairs rotated aft, the included 65-quart YETI cooler serves as a footrest — and a comfortable one for those seated across the back.

Battery Switches

Easy access to battery switches — one for each engine and one for the house — with all batteries charging simultaneously when the motors are running.

Dedicated Battery Compartment

Inside the leaning post, a designated battery storage compartment sets the batteries on centerline for even weight distribution, dry and out of the elements.

Rear Deck

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Aft-Facing Rear Seats & Transom Walk-Through

The outer seats pop out and reinsert facing aft — perfect for sandbar views — or remove the entire assembly for an obstruction-free walk-through on one or both sides.

Rear Seating

A four-person edge-to-edge rear bench gives this boat high capacity, with all cushions fully removable for easy storage and cleaning.

Rear Total Access Hatch

Large, easy-to-access storage for life jackets, extra anchor, safety equipment or scuba gear — and best-in-class access to essential pumps and seacocks when empty.

In-Deck Macerated Fish Boxes

On either side of the leaning post, insulated and macerated in-deck fish boxes are ready for the day’s catch.

Side Entry Doors w/ 180° Swing

Two side entry doors — molded into the hull and deck for structural integrity — swing a full 180°, letting you board from either side with ease.

Dual Fuel Fills

Fuel fills on both port and starboard let you pull up to the gas dock from either side with ease.

Under Gunwale Rod Racks

Storage for six full-length rods under the gunwales — also a great place to stow a gaff or net out of the way.

Flush Mount Gunwale Rod Holders

Four high-quality Gemlux rod holders flush-mounted on the gunwale — ready for rods or any number of third-party accessories.

Port & Starboard Toe Rail

A toe rail under the gunwale rod racks gives you a sturdy brace point when leaning over the side, even when the deck is wet or slippery.

Cockpit Bolsters

Cockpit bolster cushions provide a soft surface to push your knees and legs into when reaching into the water or fighting a fish.

Transom Aquarium 16-Gallon Livewells

A pair of insulated 16-gallon aquarium livewells hide beneath the rear seats — operate together or separately with the internal pressure selector, and double as drink coolers when needed.

Telescoping Ski Tow Bar

A built-in ski tow bar stows away when not in use, tied into a dedicated pod built into the stringer system — standard, and ready for skiing, tubing or wakeboarding.

Twin Boarding Ladders

Telescoping ladders on both sides of the boat make re-boarding easy at the sandbar, and stow away recessed into the deck.

Sandbar Cooler

A built-in insulated cooler box accessible from outside the boat — quick, convenient refreshments to keep the family hydrated all day.

Sandbar Stern Anchor

A dedicated stern anchor compartment makes setting the boat at the perfect sandbar angle a breeze — and ships standard with anchor, rope and chain.

Freshwater Washdown w/ 20-gal Tank

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

Raw Water Washdown

An unlimited-supply raw water washdown pumps outside water to a hose-ready outlet — the perfect companion to the freshwater washdown.

Underwater Lights

Two Lumitec LED underwater lights at the transom — anodized aluminum housings with a measured output of nearly 900 lumens each, casting a brilliant blue glow behind the boat.

Other Features

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Premium Sileather® Marine Silicone Fabrics

High-performance silicone-coated marine fabrics built to withstand the harshest conditions. Offered in Coastal Beige, Smoky Gray and Icecap White.

Powder Coating

A strong, durable protective coating on all boat metals — offered in White or Black to match the boat’s color scheme.

Light Hull Color

A light hull color is included standard, with the choice of one solid full hull color or a side-and-bottom color combination.

SportTech® Advanced Fabrication Process

All-fiberglass, no-wood SportTech® hulls built with advanced composites and vinyl ester resin for superior durability and water resistance — backed by a 10-Year Limited Hull Warranty.

Yacht & NMMA Certified

Built to ABYC Yacht Certification standards in all areas of construction — safer, higher-quality and built without a written person-capacity limit.

Interior LED Lighting Package

When the sun goes down the cockpit comes to life — a soft blue glow covers every inch of the cockpit for safety and aesthetics.

AlloChrome4200+™ Stainless Fasteners

A revolutionary stainless coating that lasts up to fifteen times longer than typical chrome — independently tested to withstand over 4,200 hours of salt spray protection.

Pull-Up Cleats

High-quality Gemlux pull-up cleats are standard throughout the boat — flush installation and very smooth operation.

Self-Bailing Cockpit

A collector-box drainage system ties in all deck drains and redirects water directly overboard without mechanical assistance — keeping water out of the bilge.

Grip Tex Yacht-Style Non-Skid

A uniform random non-skid texture applied to the deck and step areas — easy to repair if it ever gets chipped or damaged.

High Speed Livewell Pick Up

A scoop-shaped intake directs water into the livewell pickup and reduces air locks, ensuring a consistent water supply even at high speeds.