Chris-Craft Announces Consumer Debut of New Sportster 28 Outboard at Miami International Boat Show

Sarasota, FL – February 12, 2025 – Chris-Craft, America’s Boatbuilder Since 1874, will debut the Sportster 28 bowrider in an outboard configuration to consumers for the first time at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show February 12-16 the company announced today. The Sportster 28 is the second model in the new Sportster line launched last year, crafted for today’s adventure seekers and watersports enthusiasts.

The Sportster 28 boasts incomparable craftsmanship, thrilling versatility, and state-of-the-art features such as an intuitive command center with a streamlined dashboard that integrates a custom Chris-Craft interface, refined teak accents, and a leather-wrapped stainless steel steering wheel. An innovative pull-down swim step ensures seamless water access, offering easy and graceful entry and exit, and an inviting L-shaped port cockpit with generous storage area.

“The Sportster 28 is the next evolution of Chris-Craft and a masterpiece, a beautiful convergence of luxury and adventure,” said Stephen Heese, president, Chris-Craft. “With an unmatched sophistication, the Sportster 28 is designed for those who demand elegance and performance and at a very accessible price point. We are proud to expand our portfolio with this exceptional boat.”

The Sportster 28 offers notable features including a Corian® countertop, cold-water sink, and LED overhead lighting amenities, sun pad with flip-up backrest for ultimate lounging comfort, midship and portside aft compartments, multiple transom storage areas, and a premium audio system with 6 JL Audio Speakers and a 10” subwoofer with custom Chris-Craft stainless steel speaker grills.

“This is a top-of-the-line product built to all the same Chris-Craft quality and design standards,” said Ron Berman, vice president, engineering, Chris-Craft. “Customers and dealers have been asking for a more affordable family bowrider and the Sportster line exceeds their expectations. It meets all of Chris-Craft’s core values without compromise.”

The Sportster 28 redefines the boating experience and is available in both the sterndrive and outboard configuration with the surf version expected to debut in Spring 2025.

Visit Chris-Craft in the Miami Convention Center, booth #MB1966 to see the latest offerings and for more information about the Sportster 28, visit https://www.chriscraft.com/models/sportster-series/Sportster-28.

Chris-Craft, America's Boatbuilder Since 1874, leads the industry in craftsmanship and quality which represents the company's enduring devotion to its proud past. Chris-Craft is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and has developed the following sterndrive and outboard power boat models for the 2025 Collection: The Sportster, Launch, Launch GT, Calypso and the Catalina; which range in length from 24 to 35 feet. For more information, please visit: www.chriscraft.com. Chris-Craft is a fully-owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a 65-year-old manufacturer of innovative outdoor lifestyle products.