The Scout 240 Bay Scout 2011 is a modified-V design and the Scout 262 Abaco 2009 is a deep-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 240 Bay Scout 2011 at 23,8 ft versus Scout 262 Abaco 2009 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 262 Abaco 2009 tips the scales at 4 800 lbs - 2 600 lbs less than the Scout 240 Bay Scout 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 300 hp for the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2011 and 300 hp for the Scout 262 Abaco 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 262 Abaco 2009 carries 130 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Scout 240 Bay Scout 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 240 Bay Scout 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 262 Abaco 2009 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout 240 Bay Scout 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 262 Abaco 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.