Matching a modified vee Scout 187 Dorado 2013 against a deep vee Scout 225 Abaco 2013 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 225 Abaco 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 187 Dorado 2013 at 18,6 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 187 Dorado 2013 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 121 lbs more than the Scout 225 Abaco 2013 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 250 hp, the Scout 225 Abaco 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Scout 187 Dorado 2013's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.