2026 Scout 188 Sportfish

The 2026 Scout 188 Sportfish is an 18.9-foot center console built on a composite hull and powered by a single Yamaha 115 hp gasoline engine. Scout's Air Assist hull design delivers early plane and enhanced stability while demanding less power, allowing high performance from the modest engine package. The boat measures 7.5 feet across the beam and accommodates six passengers.

The cockpit centers on a reversible pilot seat with an underseat cooler, paired with a console lounge seat that doubles as a fish box with substantial storage beneath. A starboard-side swim platform provides easy water access. Standard features include a bimini top for sun protection, Bay Star hydraulic steering for responsive handling, dual battery select switch, and trim tabs to tune the running attitude. A trolling motor plug enables auxiliary propulsion for specialized fishing.

This model integrates amenities typically reserved for larger sportfish boats. The design balances open fishing space with passenger comfort, offering features and storage capacity uncommon in boats under 20 feet.