The Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 vs Scout 190 Costa 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 at 18,4 ft versus Scout 190 Costa 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 tips the scales at 151 lbs — 139 lbs more than the Scout 190 Costa 2007 at 12 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 150 hp, the Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Scout 190 Costa 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Scout 190 Costa 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 187 Sportfish 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 190 Costa 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.