The Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010 is a modified-V design and the Scout 225 Abaco 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010 at 19,8 ft versus Scout 225 Abaco 2011 at 22,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 225 Abaco 2011 tips the scales at 2 400 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010 at 1 600 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 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010's 225-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Scout 225 Abaco 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 225 Abaco 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 225 Abaco 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 201 Bay Scout 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.