Matching a deep vee Scout 225 Dorado 2013 against a modified vee Scout 245 Sportfish 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Scout 225 Dorado 2013 at 22,4 ft versus Scout 245 Sportfish 2009 at 24,0 ft. At 24 lbs and 26 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Scout 225 Dorado 2013 and 250 hp for the Scout 245 Sportfish 2009. 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 Sportfish 2009 carries 145 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Scout 225 Dorado 2013. 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 245 Sportfish 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 225 Dorado 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 245 Sportfish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 245 Sportfish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 225 Dorado 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.