Both the Scout 262 Abaco 2010 and the Scout 262 XSF 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Scout 262 Abaco 2010 at 26,2 ft versus Scout 262 XSF 2011 at 26,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Scout 262 Abaco 2010 tips the scales at 4 800 lbs - 900 lbs more than the Scout 262 XSF 2011 at 3 900 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Scout 262 XSF 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Scout 262 Abaco 2010's 300-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 262 XSF 2011 carries 145 gallons versus 130 gallons in the Scout 262 Abaco 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Scout 262 XSF 2011 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Scout 262 Abaco 2010 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.