Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Scout 245 Abaco 2010 vs Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Scout 245 Abaco 2010 vs Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Scout 245 Abaco 2010 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 carries 875 gallons versus 125 gallons in the Scout 245 Abaco 2010. 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 Boats 530 Lxf 2022 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Scout 245 Abaco 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Scout Boats 530 Lxf 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 53,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Scout 245 Abaco 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeScout
Makenot available
Model245 Abaco
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Detail2.58 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. without engines
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.42
Length - Feet53.42
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail53.42 ft
Length overall - Meters7.44
Length overall - Meters16.28
Length overall - Inches293
Length overall - Inches641
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3312.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal875
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity17 gal
Water capacity1
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower