Matching a modified vee Scout 185 Dorado 2008 against a deep vee Scout 222 Dorado 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Scout 222 Dorado 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 185 Dorado 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 185 Dorado 2008 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 121 lbs more than the Scout 222 Dorado 2008 at 24 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Scout 222 Dorado 2008 has a 85-hp advantage over the Scout 185 Dorado 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Scout 185 Dorado 2008 carries 44 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Scout 222 Dorado 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Scout 222 Dorado 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 185 Dorado 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 222 Dorado 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 222 Dorado 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 185 Dorado 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.