The Scout 222 Dorado 2011 is a deep-V design and the Scout 245 XSF 2010 is a modified-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 222 Dorado 2011 at 22,2 ft versus Scout 245 XSF 2010 at 24,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 245 XSF 2010 tips the scales at 2 600 lbs - 200 lbs less than the Scout 222 Dorado 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 250 hp for the Scout 222 Dorado 2011 and 250 hp for the Scout 245 XSF 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Scout 245 XSF 2010 carries 125 gallons versus 90 gallons in the Scout 222 Dorado 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 222 Dorado 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Scout 245 XSF 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 222 Dorado 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 222 Dorado 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 245 XSF 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.