Month: April 2016

Want to add convenience and simplicity to your boating? Are you looking for quick access to vital information, or simply want to learn more about the fish you love to catch? Then use these 11 apps and your boating will be safer, smarter, and more enjoyable than ever…

1. MYRADAR NOAA WEATHER RADAR

This app gives you useful weather information, with radar images that let you make informed decisions on your boating. Should you head in or tough out the rain? This app can help answer the question.

2. FISHIDY

You can use this program to get volumes of information related to fishing. From species tips to locations of boat ramps, this is an angler’s best friend. You’ll even be able to mark locations and track catches right on your phone.

3. FLICK FISHING

More of a game than a useful app, this fun addition to your phone will let you enjoy fishing no matter where you go. You can collect fish, add to your trophy, and select the perfect bait to become a champion digital angler.

4. IGFA Mobile

The International Game Fish Association is a top organization in the fishing and boating industry, and they have provided a handy app that lets you look at world records, plan a fishing trip, or find the nearest official weigh station if you think you have a record of your own.

5. PLAN2NAV

This app is perfect for planning your boating or fishing trip. It has charts and maps that display a wide variety of information, including wreck locations and sea conditions.

6. KNOT GUIDE

Every angler needs to be great at tying knots, and this app gives you detailed instructions on over 100 different ties. It has a section dedicated entirely to fishing knots, helping you become a more consistent angler.

7. NAVTRONICS BOATING

You can use this app to turn your device into a chart plotter, and is can be upgraded to for automatic routing based on your boat’s details and safety parameters.

8. SKIPPER

Although the free version is handy, the subscription version of this app is worth the price. It will give you waypoint functions, raster charts, and help you create and modify routes as you go.

9. FISHING CALENDAR

Using a massive amount of data, this app gives you advanced predictions on the best fishing times in your area. You can integrate the app into your maps for convenient information on the best nearby fishing.

10. HILTONS

You can combine the app with Hiltons’ website to load charts onto your device. You’ll be equipped with the same data that a professional fisherman would use, making you a more effective boater and angler.

11. FIRSTMATE

With tide charts, weather forecasts, barometric pressure data, and a sea of useful information, this is one of the most effective apps for saltwater boaters and anglers. It even features feeding times for your specific location.

Add Luxury to Your Fishing and Boating with a Scout

You can have a boat that is great for fishing, skiing, or simply relaxing on the water when you bring home a Scout. With the finest materials and world-class engineering, a Scout Boat is like nothing else on the water!

At Scout Boats, we believe that boating should be a unique, relaxing, and enjoyable experience. The boat you drive should not only give you excellent performance and fantastic features, it should reflect your own personal style.

Customization is extremely important to our boats. You’ll be able to choose a wide range of features that fit your specific needs, allowing you to create a boat that is perfect for your group and your activities. You can create a boat that is right for fishing or one that allows your family to simply enjoy the water in comfort and luxury. It’s all about your personal preference.

One of the ways we allow you to customize your boat is through the design and color styles. With a wide range of color options for the hull and upholstery, our boats allow you to create something that is uniquely yours…

Color options are an important part of your boat selection, as it gives your vessel the style you want. Whether you choose a nimble bay boat or a large offshore cruiser, you’ll be able to make it look the way you prefer, inside and out.

COLOR OPTIONS FOR THE HULL

Using an advanced gel coat system, we can create an excellent finish on the exterior or your boat. We currently offer four outstanding hull colors for you to choose.

Base Boat Color (White): The first color we offer is a classic white tone. This is the perfect color for people who want a clean, simple appearance.

Rascal Blue: This light blue looks great on warm, sunny days. It gives your boat a look that is playful yet stylish.

Aristo Blue: This darker blue looks a little more serious on the boat’s hull. It lends a sleek appearance and contrasts great on clear water.

Black: If you want the sleek, slim look of black, choose this gel coat color. Your boat will look like one of the most stylish vessels on the water.

Silver Anniversary: With the design quality of fine jewelry, our Silver Anniversary is perfect for a luxurious day cruiser.

VINYL UPHOLSTERY OPTIONS

We use advanced materials to create a seats and cushions that are comfortable, durable, and long-lasting, and you can choose from four different styles.

Stock Upholstery: This standard cushion color uses light browns and tan colors to create a style that fits in any Scout.

Italia: This upholstery is modeled after the interiors of European sports cars and has a golden tone with black piping.

Brisa: This interior is darker and has more of a vintage leather appearance. If you want a classic style, this is a great option.

Upgraded Brisa Heritage Package: This boat upholstery is slightly lighter in tone than the traditional Brisa but has unique piping and a high-luxury feel.

CREATE THE PERFECT BOAT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

You can create a boat that is perfect for your specific needs. Use our Build Your Scout feature and you’ll have all the right options for creating a world-class boat that is uniquely yours.

Scout is dedicated to creating top-quality boats, so let us help you have the vessel you’ve always dreamed of!

By its very definition, a high-quality luxury fishing boat demands superior technology. With our advanced electronic systems, we can create boats that use the latest technologies that you find anywhere on land. At Scout Boats, we believe that your lifestyle of quality and comfort should continue whether you’re on land or water, so we wire our boats to meet your highly-sophisticated needs.

PROPER WIRING CREATES AN EXQUISITE BOAT

Before we dive into the specifics of our wiring, let’s talk a little bit about why proper wiring matters. With our advanced electronic system, we can add more features, more electronics, and more technology to your boat, allowing you to have a more rewarding experience on the water.

Take the 420 LXF as an example. Thanks to our advanced electrical system, we can wire this boat with standard features like a Fusion speaker deck and amplifier, cabin sound bar, dimming courtesy lights, three Garmin screens, CZONE digital switching, and much more. And it’s all thanks to our advanced electrical wiring!

RELAYS ALLOW YOU RUN YOUR SYSTEM WITHOUT DRAINING THE BATTERY

One of the biggest concerns with operating electronics on a boat, especially an offshore boat, is draining the battery. In other boats, as you run systems like the radio, lights, or other electronic features, you may be slowly draining the engine battery. What happens if it drains all the way? The starter on your motors may not have enough voltage to turn over, potentially leaving you stranded on the water. This is not only a convenience concern, this is a safety issue.

However, Scout Boats are made with an advanced relay system that keeps the battery from draining. You can use the radio, navigation, and many other features without emptying the engine battery. This is a major advantage in the water, allowing you to enjoy your boat and head back to the dock when you are ready.

PLUG-AND-PLAY SYSTEMS FOR RELIABILITY AND CONSISTENCY

When manufacturing our boats, we use a uniform system of plug-and-play parts. With this system of parts, we achieve accuracy within our manufacturing process and convenience when the boat needs maintenance and repairs. The wiring system is essentially uniform (as much as possible, at least), making our boats more consistent and convenient. While the wiring system is highly advanced, it’s also easier for a technician to work and make changes if needed.

AIRCRAFT-QUALITY WIRING

When you take a look behind the wiring panels on a Scout, you’ll see first-hand that this is no ordinary fishing boat. The boat is wired with aircraft-quality parts, which ensures long-lasting, reliable quality and allows you to run all the features, parts, and accessories that you demand.

READINGS FOR VARIOUS AREAS

At the front of the wiring panel, you’ll have access to different readings that give you information related to the boat’s electrical system. These readings can include the port battery, house battery, starboard battery, and more. There is even a reading for the AC voltage for battery charges, giving you the information you need when you’re out on the water.

FIND THE RIGHT BOAT FOR YOUR PERSONAL TASTE

Whether you want a large luxury cruiser or a nimble boat for fishing the flats, you’ll find the right options from Scout. When you are looking for quality and perfection from a fishing boat, Scout is the name to remember!