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Scout Boat Bay Series 281 XSS 2025
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Standard Equipment
Length (ft/in): 28' 1"
Beam (ft/in): 9' 4"
Fuel Capacity (gal): 126
Max HP: 600
Draft (aprx) (in): 14"
Dry Weight without Engines (aprx) (lbs): 5,457
Deadrise (degrees): 15.5°
Bridge Clearance (Aprx to T-top) (ft/in): 7' 8"
Freshwater Tank Capacity (gal): 13
Scout Boat Bay Series 281 XSS 2025 Info
STANDARDS
STRUCTURE
Double Stepped Hull
Infused Hull, Deck and Stringer
Closed Cell Foam Flotation
INTERIOR
Self-Bailing Cockpit
Synthetic Decking on Bow and Transom Surfaces
Split Grab Rails in Bow
Port and Starboard Horizontal
Rod Storage for (2) Rods
(6) 8” Cleats
(8) Stainless Steel Flush Mount Rod Holders
Port and Starboard Bow, Dry, Storage Boxes
(1) Bow, Center Storage Box
Port and Starboard Tackle Drawers Under Cockpit Steps
Port and Starboard Fishboxes on Transom
Transom Storage Boxes for (4) Fenders (fenders included)
Center Stern Storage Box with Flip-up Backrest
65Q Slide Out YETI Cooler in L/P
(2) Helm Seats with Flip-up Bolsters
Console Coffin Box
Fiberglass Hardtop with Integrated Acrylic Windshields
SYSTEMS
Vertical Windlass with Polished Stainless Anchor Roller, Anchor Rode and Chain
Fresh and Raw Water Washdown (in Leaning Post) with Hose Reels
Fresh Water Washdown in Anchor Box
Rubrail Navigation Lights
Fusion Bluetooth Stereo with (6) 7.7 JL Audio Speakers (4 in hardtop, 2 in bow)
Compass
Porta Potti
Zipwakes
6” Hydraulic Jack Plate
Pocket Transom Ladder and Built-In Synthetic Decking Step
Garmin 943XS Screen with B60 Transducer
Leaning Post with Baitwell, Corian Countertop, Cutting Board and Rod Holders
House/Engine Batteries and Battery Charger
OTHER
Shrink Wrap
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