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Scout Boats Debuts Industry’s First Fiberglass Hybrid Boat:
The Scout 145 Hybrid
 
SUMMERVILLE, SC—Scout Boats, Inc. has developed the marine industry’s first fiberglass hybrid boat, the 145 Hybrid.
 
Scout is an energy conscious company and we strive to create increased fuel efficiency with our model designs,” said Scout Boats President Steve Potts. “We are also the first to market with many new innovations. The 145 Hybrid is no exception. It garnered rave reviews from not only our dealer network at its debut, but also from the editorial staff that attended our media day. We currently have a 16’ version in the works as well.”
 
Developed in conjunction with Lenco Marine, the 145 has a 20hp Yamaha outboard flanked by Lenco dual 36-volt drives. The drives are controlled easily with a joystick mounted at the helm, which ultimately replaces the steering wheel on this model. The model’s drives can run up to 8 hours on a full battery charge. The model has three 30-amp bank battery chargers for its deep cycle batteries.
 
The new 145 by Scout offers many of the same features as the original 145, such as a side console, bench cushion, thwart seat and bilge pump.
 
Options on the 145 Hybrid include side rails, tempress seats, aluminum bimini top and a stainless steel base plate.
 
Scout builds sportfishing, fish ‘n ski, walk around, flats and bay boat models ranging from 14’ to 29’, and will be debuting its largest model to date in model year 2008: the 350 Abaco. Since it’s founding nearly two decades ago, Scout Boat’s goal has been to manufacture the best-built boats in its distinctive sportfishing niches.  Each Scout hull is a true original, as the in-house research and design team works closely with engineering to take concepts from blueprint to production more efficiently, growing the company’s world-class reputation for quality, strength, durability and value.
 
For more information on Scout contact Mark Jerkins at Higher Advertising, Inc., email: Mark@higheradvertising.com; phone: 407.447.1340.
 
SPECIFICATIONS
Scout 145 Hybrid
 
Length Overall:……………………………………………  14’5”  
Beam:……………………………………………………… 6’6”
Dry Weight w/o Engines (approx):………………………  730 lbs.
Deadrise:………………………………………………….. 11 degrees
Maximum Horsepower (Yamaha Outboard):…………..   20 hp
Draft:……………………………………………………….  8”
 
 
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