895 MF vs 895 Sport

[bigamos]

I’m just about to place an order for a new 22/23 MF 895.

BUT I just can’t get the 895 Sport out of my head, I do prefer it’s looks etc.

The main question I have are they both the same hull and how much smaller if the cabin area in the Sport?

Thanks for any help.

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[jj]

It’s my understanding they are completely different. The Sport handles twin 250s and the MF twin 200s.

[mjbwa]

I had the same issue and ended up ordering the Sport. The reasons boiled down to the ease of access to the bow, the larger engines which are said to be equipped with electric steering (making the addition of helm master easier and cheaper), and yes the looks.

I do believe the hull is the same. I spent time on both, the forward cabin has less headroom towards the back of the boat and no doubt is a little smaller in width but still had enough room. The head was a bit smaller, but the port cabin is the same size or I could not tell the difference.

[cnh]

I had the same issue and ended up ordering a MF.  For me it was the smaller house and poor galley plan of the Sport.  Take a closer look at the the pictures.  The galley is on the port side forward.  The aft hatch is just behind the dinette. Small. I looked through a detailed photo gallery of a Sport for sale and got a good feel for the space.  Me, I like to cook and spend down time on the water year round.  The house is important.  I also found the walkaround design of the MF with its roof racks make easy storage for a tender and kayaks.  The cockpit provides enough room to lounge and good access to a large swim step. That said, I was not looking for a serious fishing boat.  I tried to get a walk thru of a Sport to settle the issue, dealer tried, no joy.  d**n sexy boat though.  A tad more house and I would have bought one.