Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 vs Scout 245 Abaco 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

The Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is the longer of the two at 24,4 feet overall. The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

For trailering, the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 has the edge at 26 lbs dry weight versus 26 lbs for the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is rated to a maximum of 300 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and Scout 245 Abaco 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 has the bigger tank at 145 gallons, versus 125 gallons on the Scout 245 Abaco 2013. That 20-gallon difference translates to roughly 60–100 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and Scout 245 Abaco 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 are built by Scout. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 vs Scout 245 Abaco 2013

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Scout 242 Sportfish 2008

2008

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Scout 245 Abaco 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 vs Scout 245 Abaco 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 against a deep vee Scout 245 Abaco 2013 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 242 Sportfish 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Scout 245 Abaco 2013 at 24,4 ft. At 26 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 carries 145 gallons versus 125 gallons in the Scout 245 Abaco 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 242 Sportfish 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 245 Abaco 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 242 Sportfish 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 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 245 Abaco 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.

General Boat Info

MakeScout

Model242 Sportfish

Model245 Abaco

Model Year2008

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise20℃

Draft [max] - Detail17 in

Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (0.4 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.43

Draft [max] - Inches17

Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (without engines)

Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg) without engines

Weight - kg1179.34

Weight - lbs.26

Length - Feet24

Length - Feet24.42

Length - Inches2

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in. (7.4 m)

Length overall - Meters7.37

Length overall - Meters7.44

Length overall - Inches29

Length overall - Inches293

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.7 m) With T-Top / Hardtop: 7 ft. 4 in. (2.2 m) With T-Top / Hardtop & Outriggers: 8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.46

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches97

Body / Hull

Hull materialComposite

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail145 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters548.88

Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18

Fuel tank capacity - Gal145

Fuel tank capacity - Gal125

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Engine maxRecommended: 225 hp Maximum: 300 hp

Engine max300 hp (224 kW)

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standard250 hp (187 kW)

Operational Info

Maximum people8

Maximum people1

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity17 gal. (64.3 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal1

Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 vs Scout 245 Abaco 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

The Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is the longer of the two at 24,4 feet overall. The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

For trailering, the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 has the edge at 26 lbs dry weight versus 26 lbs for the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is rated to a maximum of 300 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 tops out at 225 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and Scout 245 Abaco 2013 share an 8 ft. 6 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 or the Scout 245 Abaco 2013?

The Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 has the bigger tank at 145 gallons, versus 125 gallons on the Scout 245 Abaco 2013. That 20-gallon difference translates to roughly 60–100 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and Scout 245 Abaco 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Scout 242 Sportfish 2008 and the Scout 245 Abaco 2013 are built by Scout. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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