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­Dear Mr. Potts, My name is Chris Parsons. I’m writing this letter to Thank You. In order for you to understand, I will need to explain. I have a 40-year-old son, named Kason (an only child), that I love with all my heart. Boats have been a part of his...
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When I bought the 177 my dream was to be able to go with the Scout to French Chausey Islands for fly fishing. Well…  COVID stopped it all before summer, but this September the weather gave me that opportunity. This was 15 nautical miles away from the coast, and when...
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“The boat handled the 7-9 foot waves this weekend like a Coast Guard Cutter. This is definitely a boat you can take out when all the other boats have to stay in port, and I was the only one out on Saturday.” Jeff C. – Great Lakes
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #126
Thank you very much for reaching out for feedback.  We love Scout!  I have communicated over the past year with Kathy Dangerfield when we had questions on our 2017 215XSF.  We had bought from a private party with 60 hours and Kathy was perfect and world-class.  Kathy worked with me...
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Mr. Lang, I wanted to pass this along as a little encouragement. If possible could you please forward this message to the Potts, as well as anyone else that may benefit from a positive note… I’ve also included a photo of our HIN so maybe there is someone still there,...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #124
Good morning, I took some pictures this morning to share with you our official all Scout showroom. Five years ago our third generation family owned marina built a new building with the hopes of growing a sales/service department to compliment the slips & storage we offered. I came into this...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #123
Greeting to the Builders of my Scout 255 LXF. ​You guys know how to build them to last!! ​Prepping for Hurricane Irma, in my rush to secure my home I forgot to secure my scout, she floated off the boat lift during the storm surge, survived without a scratch…Amazing! Every...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #122
I bought this boat new in 2008, have never had a problem, engine has 1100+ hours and I normally fish 20-30 miles offshore East of Scituate Harbor, have gone as far as 45 mi. Thanks for building such a reliable boat. Bob Kroeger 27 Shaw Street W. Newton, MA. 02465
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #121
Hello Alan, You may remember my inquiry from July. I was just beginning the process of researching the purchase of a Dorado 275 and you provided me with your perspective on costs as they relate to transporting boats from your mfg facility etc. In any case I was early in...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #120
Best boat I have ever owned. Motors are matched to boat, great electronics, great use of space, rides well even in rough water, many standard items not standard on other boats. Miles ahead of comparable Grady White and even ahead of comparable Pursuit although Pursuit is one of the best...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #119
This is my third Scout, 141, 145 and now 155. Something about these small Scouts I just love. My new/used 2003 Scout SportFish 155 had filled with water (under the floor). The owner had now idea what to do so he sold the Scout….. Bad Scout owner… It was a...
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Hi, I just purchased my third Scout, a 300 LXF, what an awesome looking boat, so many new innovations, like c zone, a true head turner, that can back up the good looks with performance, and a great ride, keep up the great work!
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #117
Happy Holidays from the Wieschhorster Family. Thank you for making such a quality boat. Our 187 has provided us with years of great experiences and memories and we are looking forward to many more to come! Brent Wieschhorster Bonita Beach, FL
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #116
My name is Mike Handley and I am the owner of a boat dealership in Florida. I have owned a used boat dealership for nearly 5 years. We have averaged selling 110 boats per year for the past 5 years. At this rate, we obviously see many boats pass through...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #115
“Alan, I have recently purchased a 2014 175 Sportfish, I just wanted let you know how extremely happy I am with my new boat! I did a lot of research before buying, and everything kept bringing me back to Scout. This Boat is excellent in every way possible. Please pass...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #114
Dear Scout Boats, Thank you Scout and CrewsN2 for a great boat 10 years and running. With years of fishing and fun in the Keys. When not in use as a boat our Scout doubles as a U-Haul to get our stuff to and from vacation. If they never wear...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #113
Dear Scout Boats, The GHRI just finished conducting the annual census of the Cayman stingrays in Grand Cayman. This year we were assisted by three vets from the Georgia Aquarium, Tonya Clauss, Lisa Hoopes and Nicole Boucha, to assess the health of the rays by taking blood samples. Edingurgh university...
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Dear Scout Boats, We have a 14-ft Scout that we absolutely love. We were pummeled by Tropical Storm Debby and the boat is probably a total loss. I write to you to tell how amazing it is. One side has completely sheared away by being beaten against a seawall. Still,...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #111
Dear Scout Boats, I recently took delivery on my 177 Sport and have become more and more impressed with the quality I have seen. I wanted a quality boat and I obviously purchased the proper one. My latest observation was that everyone of the 87 screw heads attaching the stainless...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #110
Scout Boats is proud to have The University of Alabama championship football coach Nick Saban and family aboard our new 251XS! The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is known for their toughness and has earned the respect of their competitors, just like Scout Baots. It’s great to see one champion...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #109
Here’s Guy Harvey’s personal Scout 282 Guy Harvey Sportfish at the Pirates Week Parade! “Our theme was Protecting the Nassau Grouper spawning sites (SPAGs) in the Cayman Islands,” Cheers, Guy
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Dear Scout, Not sure if you’ve ever tested your boats for ‘camping gear capacity’…but I have, and I have become a huge fan of your boats… just felt compelled to say it. We bought this ’96 155 sportfish used about 4 years go. We are constantly amazed at its versatility...
Read More about Scout Boats Customer Chronicle #107
From a customer in Spain aboard their 245 XSF.
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Dear Scout, This 95 lbs yellow fin tuna was caught off Dorado Puerto Rico on a 30 Lbs test line in our 175 SF Scout and after a strong fight we finally gaffed it. We may not have the biggest boat fishing offshore for big fish. But we got the...
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