Scout 261 XSS

The 261 XSS blends luxury with fishability.
Courtesy Scout Boats

Scout Boats’ 261 XSS marks the third new bay boat Scout has introduced in the past six months. This model couples the luxury of a Scout with all the characteristics of a serious fishing machine. The 261 XSS features 100 percent hand-laid construction and completely finished bilges, lids, doors and hatches. Notable features of this inshore-offshore crossover include large casting decks fore and aft, port and starboard baitwells under the transom seats, ample rod storage and a console coffin box. Seats fold out from the aft casting deck, with backrests and cushions. There’s also a powder-coated elite leaning post with a cooler, four rod holders and three cup holders. The fiberglass hardtop features an integrated acrylic windshield. Audiophiles will love the Fusion Bluetooth stereo with six JL Audio speakers. This model features a pocket transom ladder and a built-in synthetic decking step. Options include hull and upholstery color choices; a fiberglass livewell leaning post with two helm seats, tackle storage, rod holders and a Corian countertop; and Scout’s Sport Tower upper station.

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