Matching a deep vee Scout 350 Abaco 2009 against a modified vee Scout 350 LXF 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Scout 350 Abaco 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Scout 350 LXF 2013 at 34,9 feet (2013). At 134 lbs and 91 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 900 hp, the Scout 350 LXF 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the Scout 350 Abaco 2009's 700-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 36 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Scout 350 Abaco 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Scout 350 LXF 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Scout 350 Abaco 2009 could be the deciding factor.