Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010 vs Scout 225 XSF 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010 against a deep vee Scout 225 XSF 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 XSF 2013 measures 22,2 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010 at 18,8 feet (2010). At 13 lbs and 22 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 250 hp, the Scout 225 XSF 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010'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 2010 carries 42 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Scout 225 XSF 2013. 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 191 Bay Scout 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Scout 225 XSF 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 191 Bay Scout 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 225 XSF 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model191 Bay Scout
Model225 XSF
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail9 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.23
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches9
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs. without engines
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs. (998 kg) without engines
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.22
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet22.17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in. (6.75 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches266
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max250 hp (187 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 - 200 hp (112 - 149 kW)
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail9.5 gal. (36 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal9.5