Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Scout 222 Abaco 2007 vs Scout 345 XSF 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Scout 222 Abaco 2007 vs Scout 345 XSF 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Scout 345 XSF 2011 measures 34,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 222 Abaco 2007 at 22,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 345 XSF 2011 tips the scales at 10 800 lbs - 8 400 lbs less than the Scout 222 Abaco 2007 at 2 400 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 700 hp, the Scout 345 XSF 2011 has a 550-hp advantage over the Scout 222 Abaco 2007'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 345 XSF 2011 carries 330 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Scout 222 Abaco 2007. 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 222 Abaco 2007 caps at 8. 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 222 Abaco 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model222 Abaco
Model345 XSF
Model Year2007
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
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22°
Draft [max] - Detail14 in.
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs.
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg) without engines 10,800 lbs. (4,899 kg) with twin 350's
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg4898.79
Weight - lbs.2400
Weight - lbs.10800
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet34.92
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 11 in. (10.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters10.64
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches419
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F200, 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail330 gal. (1,249 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1249.19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Fuel tank capacity - Gal330
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine maxRecommended: 150-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Engine max700 hp (522 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people8
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 - Gal10