The Scout 222 Sportfish 2011 is a deep-V design and the Scout 245 Dorado 2012 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 Sportfish 2011 at 22,2 ft versus Scout 245 Dorado 2012 at 24,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 245 Dorado 2012 tips the scales at 2 600 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Scout 222 Sportfish 2011 at 2 200 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 300 hp, the Scout 245 Dorado 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Scout 222 Sportfish 2011's 250-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 100 gal and 100 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 10 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.