Nothing is more important than the materials used in your boat. You may have the best design in nautical history, but without good materials, the effort is wasted.
At Scout, we make it a priority to use high-quality materials on every square-inch of our boats, from hull materials to seating fabrics. When you purchase a Scout, you’re getting a boat that is built to last, with quality materials and world-class parts. We make sure everything, down to the smallest detail, meets your higher standard, so keep reading to learn more about the excellent materials that come together to make a Scout.
Premium Vinyl Materials
One of the first things you may notice about a Scout is the high-quality vinyl that we use throughout the boat. This vinyl protects against staining, fading, and mold ensuring that you have top-notch seating for you and your passengers. The vinyl we put into your Scout is easy to clean and maintain, and you can easily remove ink, ketchup, fish blood, wine, and any other material that might leave a stain on another boat. If you plan on fishing in your boat, eating with kids, or simply letting your group enjoy a glass of wine, you’ll really appreciate the top-notch vinyl in a Scout.
Whale Board
Another material, although one you won’t be able to admire with your eyes, is our whale board, a highly-compressed paper that we use for holding screws. It has a better retention than aluminum, so we use whale board to attach item like cleats, swim platforms, t-tops, seating, and more. We even use it behind hinges to ensure that doors and other moving items hold strong and stay firmly in place. It’s a tough, reliable backing plate that ensures your boat stays in great condition for many years.
High-Quality Small Parts
We create our own component parts, ensuring that everything inside a Scout meets your high standards. This includes our consoles, boxes, stringer systems, and other items that you will find on a Scout. We use a unique cold press operation that we developed ourselves, implementing a large amount of pressure to create a strong, long-lasting piece. You’ll get a boat with a world-class finish thanks to our advanced resin-compound, a low-shrink material that is superior to any product developed by the competition.
No Wood is Ever Used on a Scout
While we are very proud of what we use in a Scout, we are also proud of what we do not use. Specifically, wood. Over time, wood will rot and lose its strength, so we learned that boats will last much longer, and maintain a higher quality, if it has no wood. Instead, everything we use through the boat is a composite material, including transoms, stringers, decks, and more. While wood may look elegant and warm, a vessel with no wood is going to last much longer, helping you get more enjoyment and more value from your boat.
Quality Boats with the Finest Materials
Visit our website today to learn more about the quality materials and world-class innovations that make Scout boats stand out from the crowd. You can find the boat that you have always dreamed of, so contact us today or use our dealer locator to find a Scout in your area!
