Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Scout 210 XSF 2013 vs Scout 245 Dorado 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Scout 210 XSF 2013 against a modified vee Scout 245 Dorado 2009 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 245 Dorado 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 210 XSF 2013 at 20,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 210 XSF 2013 tips the scales at 198 lbs — 172 lbs more than the Scout 245 Dorado 2009 at 26 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 245 Dorado 2009 has a 30-hp advantage over the Scout 210 XSF 2013's 220-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 210 XSF 2013 carries 65 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Scout 245 Dorado 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: The Scout 245 Dorado 2009 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Scout 210 XSF 2013 at 20,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model210 XSF
Model245 Dorado
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m) With T-top / Hardtop: 8 ft. 5 in. (2.6 m) With T-top / Hardtop & Outriggers: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,980 lbs. (898 kg) without engines
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. without engines
Weight - kg898.11
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.198
Weight - lbs.26
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches293
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 hp (112 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine max220 hp (149 kW)
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1