Matching a modified vee Scout 240 Bay Scout 2009 against a deep vee Scout 262 Abaco 2012 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 262 Abaco 2012 measures 26,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2009 at 23,0 feet (2009). At 22 lbs and 48 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 — 300 hp for the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2009 and 300 hp for the Scout 262 Abaco 2012. 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 240 Bay Scout 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Scout 262 Abaco 2012. 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 240 Bay Scout 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 262 Abaco 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 262 Abaco 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.