Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009 vs Scout 345 XSF 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009 against a deep vee Scout 345 XSF 2011 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 345 XSF 2011 measures 34,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 16,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). At 139 lbs and 108 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 700 hp, the Scout 345 XSF 2011 has a 550-hp advantage over the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009's 150-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 191 Bay Scout 2009 carries 42 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Scout 345 XSF 2011. 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 345 XSF 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 345 XSF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 345 XSF 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 191 Bay Scout 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model191 Bay Scout
Model345 XSF
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,390 lbs. without engine
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg) without engines 10,800 lbs. (4,899 kg) with twin 350's
Weight - kg630.49
Weight - kg4898.79
Weight - lbs.139
Weight - lbs.108
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet34.92
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 11 in. (10.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters10.64
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches419
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max150 hp
Engine max700 hp (522 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (113.5 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (37.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1