Question 1

How much does a used Sportsman Open 282 cost?

Accepted Answer

Right now US Marine Connection shows 4 approved, priced Open 282 listings running from $214,999 to $318,910, with a median asking price of $268,732. Those are asking prices, not what anyone paid. The spread reflects model year and rigging differences more than anything else, since the group includes both a 2022 and newer boats. All four listings have photos, so you can see the layout and finish before you call.

Question 2

What years of the Open 282 are for sale?

Accepted Answer

The current listings span 2022 through 2027 model years. With only four priced boats on the site, that range is thin rather than deep, so you will not find many examples of any one year. Two of the descriptions cover 2026 boats, and one is a 2022. All are center consoles. If a specific year matters to you, check the listings again as the mix changes.

Question 3

How many hours is typical on a used Open 282?

Accepted Answer

There is no typical figure to quote here. Only one of the four listings mentions hours at all, a 2026 demo boat described as approximately 8.7 hours with twin Mercury power. The other three do not state an hour figure. With model years from 2022 to 2027, expect low use overall, but confirm the actual hour meter reading with the seller before you commit.

Question 4

What should I check before buying a used Open 282?

Accepted Answer

Ask for the hour meter reading first, since only one listing states hours. Verify engine service records and, on the 2026 demo boat, exactly what remains of the factory boat and motor warranty. Check the twin outboard rigging, batteries and charger, electronics function, and upholstery and powder coating condition. On the 2022, look closely at hull and bottom finish and any trailer included. A sea trial and independent survey are worth the time at these prices.

Question 5

What features come on the Open 282?

Accepted Answer

Going only by what the listings describe: a 28 ft 5 in center console with a 9 ft 10 in beam and 22-degree deadrise, and a cockpit laid out with room for anglers. The Essex demo boat lists twin Mercury outboards at 400 HP combined, a 4-bank on-board battery charger, an Edson 13-inch stainless comfort grip wheel with power knob, a trolling motor plug, harness and adapter, white powder coating, smoky gray upholstery and an available trailer.

Question 6

Is the Open 282 good for offshore use?

Accepted Answer

The descriptions lean that way. One calls it a premium offshore center console with a 22-degree deadrise and 9 ft 10 in beam for a confident ride, and another describes it as equally at home chasing fish offshore, cruising the Intracoastal or sitting at the sandbar. Sellers also mention family outings and sandbar days, so it is pitched as a dual-purpose boat rather than a dedicated offshore fishing platform.

Question 7

Where can I find a Open 282 for sale near me?

Accepted Answer

The four current listings sit in three cities: two in St. Petersburg, Florida, one in Miami, Florida, and one in Essex, Maryland. That means Florida buyers have the most to look at, while the Maryland boat is the only option on the mid-Atlantic coast. All four include photos. If nothing is close to you, it is worth rechecking, since the small inventory shifts.

Question 8

How does the Open 282 compare to the Open 232 or the 232 Open?

Accepted Answer

Mostly a size and price gap. The Open 232 has 15 listings from $64,977 to $137,252, median $104,995, years 2019 to 2027. The 232 Open shows 9 listings from $112,900 to $133,390, median $125,110, years 2025 to 2027. The Open 282 sits well above both at $214,999 to $318,910, median $268,732. The listings do not provide spec-by-spec comparisons, so judge the smaller models on your own water and crew size.

Sportsman Open 282: Prices, Years & Buyer Questions