When you are looking for a high-quality fishing boat that delivers long-term value and superior features, a boat from Scout is a great idea. Our boats are expertly designed and meticulously engineered, resulting is a product that gives you and your family years of enjoyment on the water.
While we have many innovations that make our boats stand out from the competition, one of the most important is our reverse-shoebox design, which is used to combine the hull and deck into one piece and create a stronger, better fishing boat.
How the Decks and Hulls of Other Boats Are Manufactured
Many boats throughout the industry use a capping department to connect their decks and hulls. Capping is the tradition way to assemble fiberglass boats, and it is used in about 90% of the boats on the market. In a capping department, the hull is laid out and then broken from the mold. The hull will then be put on a dolly and connected with the deck. The deck will overlap the outside of the hull, and the two pieces are connected using screws, rivets, and calk. While this is the most common way to assemble fiberglass boats, it doesn’t create the same structural integrity and long-term quality as our reverse-shoebox design.
How Decks and Hulls of Scout Boats are Crafted
At Scout, we use a process that we originated, which we call the reverse-shoebox. Picture a shoebox with the main box where the shoes sit and a lid that overlaps the box itself. If you reverse or flip over the box, you have the basic design for our decks and hulls. The deck is like the box on the inside, while the hull is like the the lid, overlapping the deck. The fact that the deck fits inside the hull is very important to long-term quality.
The process of bonding and puttying them together while the hull is still in the mold is another important parts of our reverse-shoebox design. This helps the deck and hull to become a unitized, single piece, essentially leaving the deck and hull as one inseparable unit. Also, we never rely on mechanical fasteners to keep the hull and deck together, further enhancing the bond between the two pieces.
Why the Reverse Shoebox Design Matters
Because of our reverse-shoebox design, your Scout boat will hold its shape for longer compared to other boats. Maintaining a straight, streamlined hull is essential for handing and ride quality, helping you have a more comfortable boating experience while traveling at any speeds. Another significant advantage is the long-term integrity of the boat. A bonding and puttying process is used instead of mechanical fasteners. This results in greater longevity for your boat and makes Scout a better value for your purchase.
FIND YOUR NEXT FISHING BOAT WITH SCOUT
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