2024 Scout 281 XSS

The 2024 Scout 281 XSS is a 28-foot center console powered by a single Mercury Verado 400 engine with 233 hours of operation. The fiberglass hull is finished in Crystal Blue. Top speed reaches 55 knots, with a cruising speed of 32 knots.

The boat features expansive casting decks fore and aft, with the bow providing ample space for sight-casting work and the stern offering a large working platform. Dual bait and fish boxes are built into the stern, paired with substantial rod storage throughout.

Navigation and fish-finding electronics include a Garmin GPSMAP 8616XSV display, Garmin GMR24XHD radar, Garmin trolling motor control, and Garmin autopilot. A FLIR thermal camera is mounted on the dash. Additional features include a Sea Star Extreme hydraulic jack plate, Blade Power Pole anchoring system, Isin Glass side wings, and wireless phone charging with a dash-mounted holder.