Month: May 2018

If you want a smooth ride in rough water, you can’t go wrong with a deep-V fishing boat. These boats allow you to cruise from the dock to the perfect fishing destination with comfort and ease, creating a better fishing experience for you and your family.

Why A Deep-V Hull?

A deep-V fishing boat has a wedge-shaped hull that maintains its V-like angle from bow to stern. This type of hull provides the smoothest ride in rough water, as the V acts like a knife as it slices across the lake or bay. Rather than pounding against a flat surface, like you’d have from a flat-bottom boat, a deep-V smoothly cuts through the water, giving you a comfortable ride.

The downside of a deep-V hull is that you have added draft, a nautical term that refers to the depth of the boat’s hull. This makes deep-V boats less useful in shallow water. Deep-V hulls may also require more power and create more drag, but these factors can be offset by superior engineering and hull design.

Deep V Fishing Boats For Sale From Scout

Deep-V fishing boat are essential for offshore fishing, but they can also be useful for bays, lakes, and large rivers. Here are a few of the top models from Scout.

350 LXF

This excellent craft uses the Dual Stepped Hull, which is a design that we created in-house. The boat has a smooth ride across the water, and when properly equipped can reach speeds up to 70 mph. Although the large boat has a 35-foot length, the draft is only 24 inches.

300 LXF

Not only is this the only 30-footer in its class to offer a console berth and optional air conditioning, it also gives you an enjoyable ride thanks to the deep-V hull. The boat gives you a draft of roughly 22.5 inches, allowing you to access remote areas of fishing.

275 Dorado

If you enjoy the convenience of a dual-console boat but still want the luxury of a deep hull, the 275 Dorado is a great choice. This boat has all the specs you demand from a luxury fishing boat, as well as a hull that is sleek and sophisticated.

255 LXF

Enjoy the open water or the inshore fishing spots with this amazing craft. With this deep-V boat, you’ll get convenience, luxury, and entertainment. And thanks to the incredible ride performance, you’ll be comfortable while cruising across the water.

235 XSF

Using the efficient and effective NuV3 hull, the 235 XSF can help you access the most remove fishing spots, thanks in large part to a draft of only 19.5 inches. You’ll cruise across the water and enjoy all the luxuries of a Scout, creating a truly remarkable boating experience.

Making Your Fishing Experience Better Than Ever

Use our Build Your Scout feature to create the perfect fishing boat for your specific needs.

You deserve the best fishing amenities possible, so make sure your boat has advanced engineering, superior materials, and the finest features on the water.

Choosing the right fishing features can make a big difference in the enjoyment and quality of your boat. With the right accessories, you can have a boat that keeps you happy for years. So what fishing boat accessories should you add to your boat? Here are a few ideas.

Outriggers

Used for deep-sea trolling, outriggers are essentially long fishing rods that allow anglers to place more lures in the water. Outriggers hold the fishing lines and incorporate a pulley with a cord at the end of the rod. There is a quick-release system that releases the line when a fish strikes, allowing the angler to reel in the fish.

Outriggers increase your chances of a successful outing because you’ll have more lures in the water. A variety and quantity of lures never hurts. And you’ll also cover more space, further enhancing your odds.

Release Marine Fighting Chair

Fighting chairs give you more comfort and leverage when you are reeling a massive fish. Release Marine is a leader in this area. They make chairs that are contoured to your body with stabilizing bars and solid footrests, allowing you to stay in the fight against the trophy of your life.

Additional Rod Storage

A good angler can never have too many rods. Be sure you can take all of your equipment, from large offshore rods to small inshore rods by adding additional rod storage to your boat. Without proper storage, your boat can become cluttered, so don’t neglect this fishing boat accessory.

Retractable Rocket Launchers

“Rocket launchers” are tubes for holding the rods in storage. They hold the rods upward at an angle, making it difficult to access. Retractable rocket launchers angle the rods downward when needed, and tilt them up when you’re ready to move, creating greater convenience on the boat.

Fish-Box Ice Maker

Some of the fish you keep will need to be put on ice right away. With an ice maker located directly in the fish box, you can conveniently add ice when you need it. This creates fresher fish when you have the chance to clean it. Plus, it makes for a tastier meal when it’s time to eat. Speaking of eating…

Kenyon Grill

There are few things in life as enjoyable as catching a fish and grilling it right on the boat. This creates a magnificent fishing experience. When you add tasty veggies or even some hotdogs or burgers, you can feed a larger group without ever heading to shore!

Built-In Keurig Coffee Maker

Some of the best fishing is done early in the morning. Fortunately, you can add a Keurig coffee maker to many boats in the Scout Boat lineup, including the 420 LXF. This may not seem like a fishing feature, but when you’re on the water before sunrise, you’ll be glad it’s there.

Scout Boats: The Engineering You Need,
The Accessories You Want

Use our Build Your Scout tool to create a boat that perfectly matches your needs. With numerous fishing boat performance, comfort, and convenience.

With Scout Boats, you’ll get hand-laid marvels of engineering that are enhanced by outstanding luxury. Contact us today for more information!

Tuna fishing is one of the most enjoyable yet challenging sports on the water. Hauling in large tuna is both exciting and can bring in some of the most appetizing seafood around. This sport, however, takes unbending patience, so having the right boat can make a big difference between success and failure. In this post, we’ll highlight some key features to look for in a great tuna boat as well as showcase some of the top tuna fishing boats for sale from Scout.

SIZE

Tuna fishing occurs in some of the deepest and roughest waters on the planet, so you need to be prepared with a boat that is large enough to handle heavy waves and chop. A tuna boat needs good size and should be at least 30 feet in length, if not more.

BAIT WELLS

Most tuna fishing is done with live bait. This means you will either have to visit the bait shop before you go fishing or you’ll have to catch the bait yourself. Be sure you have a boat with a large bait well so you can keep baitfish alive through your entire trip.

COMFORT

Tuna fishing is done in offshore locations that can take hours to reach. It’s also common for tuna anglers to spend days or even a full week on the water. For this reason, you need to ensure that your boat is comfortable and spacious enough for an enjoyable experience.

Tuna Fishing Boats From Scout

Here are some boats in our lineup that can be great for pursuing tuna!

420 LXF

This is our flagship boat, and it’s also one of the finest vessels for tuna fishing. This boat comes with a huge selection of fishing items, including a cockpit baitwell that holds 80 gallons. The deck can also be equipped with a marine fighting chair, and the Garmin screens give you right information for effective fishing. On long outings, you can enjoy the cabin area, which comes standard with two single beds that convert into a queen and a DVD player connected to a 32-inch LED television.

380 LXF

You can enjoy a masterpiece of engineering while you fish for tuna with this boat. The 380 LXF has everything you need for an outstanding experience, including a 100-gallon baitwell. It also comes with a raw water wash-down so you can clean the deck area after you catch a fish or prepare bait.

355 LXF

With comfortable seating and plenty of technology, this fishing boat can help you locate and hook tuna, all while enjoying a luxurious boating experience. The boat comes standard with a 55-gallon transom bait well, as well as a 60-gallon fish box. The boat will also give you plenty of storage space so you can bring along all the important equipment for catching tuna. It also has a marine head, refrigerator, and a removable teak table so you can live the good life even on the water.

ENHANCE YOUR TUNA FISHING WITH SCOUT

Scout has many world-class tuna-fishing boats for sale. Use our Build Your Scout feature to create the perfect vessel for your needs! No matter which boat you choose or which options you select, you’ll get outstanding craftsmanship from a boat that will deliver performance, luxury, and successful fishing!

The term “power boat” can be applied to virtually any watercraft that is propelled by a motor of some kind. A large offshore yacht could obviously be considered a power boat, but so could a canoe with an attached trolling motor. However, when people use this term, it generally applies to a medium-sized boat that is used for fast cruising, skiing, racing, and other water sports. A power boat is essentially a craft with a high power-to-weight ratio—one that has easy planing, fast speeds, and quick acceleration. Here are some of the best luxury power boats from Scout!

225 XSF

The XSF line is a popular choice for luxury power boats, and the 225 XSF makes a great craft for salt or freshwater boating. It has all the luxury features you demand, including a tilt steering wheel, Bluetooth stereo, rear-deck jump seats, and an aerated leaning post with a bait well.

At Scout, we like to give you options, so you can select from a wide variety of optional motors for all of our boats. For example, the 225 XSF can be built with Yamaha’s F150 or F200 models, or you can choose the Verado 200 from Mercury. Get the power level that’s right for you.

215 XSF

Not all power boats need to be exceptionally large. The 215 XSF is the perfect example of speed and comfort in a smaller package. Despite the size, this boat gives you outstanding luxury with additional features such as the removable teak bow table.

There are nine different engine options for this boat, giving you plenty of choices for your needs. For example, you can choose the standard Yamaha F150XB, or you can upgrade the craft with a Yamaha F200XCA, which is available with the Sea Star Steering upgrade.

255 LXF

With 25-feet of length and a width of almost nine feet, the 255 LXF is exceptionally comfortable and luxurious. By enhancing the deck with conveniences such as the underwater lighting and deluxe stereo, you have a truly exceptional boat.

To give this boat even more performance, select a dual-motor combination, such as dual Mercury four-stroke V6 DTS.

225 Dorado

Luxury abounds in this fantastic dual-console boat. It comes with an adjustable captain’s chair, a port-side tackle center, and a fold-down bow table with a built-in cooler. You can also add a bimini top, back-to-back lounge seats, or a ski tow bar for enhanced luxury.

You can also select multiple engine options, including a Mercury 200XL four-stroke V6 Mechanical or a Mercury 250XL motor.

Helping You Find The Right Boat

At Scout Boats, we want you to enjoy your time on the water. Contact our staff and we’ll help you find the right luxury power boat for your specific needs. Whether you need a large boat for your entire family or a small boat for elite near-shore fishing trips, we have vessels that will keep you happy for a long time!