Hooked Up Designs Magazine March/April 2017 | Page 49

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SCOUT

215 XSF scout 215 XSF specs

centerline length
21 ’ 6 ”
beam
8 ’ 6 ”
draft
15.75 ”
weight
2,776 lbs .
max HP
250 hp
fuel capacity deadrise
82 gal
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Scout Boats has produced yet another winner with the introduction of the all-new forward seating 215 XSF for the 2017 model year , combining comfort , style and performance into one center-console beauty .

The 215 XSF is built on Scout ’ s revolutionary fuel saving NuV3 hull design , while the deck offers ample standard amenities for everything from serious fishing to comfort-cruising . Built with 100 % hand-laid fiberglass , the boat boasts a wide comfortable beam of 8 ’ 6 ” with an overall length of 21 ’ 6 ”.
A notable standard feature onboard the 215 besides the forward seating in the bow , is a forward sun lounge / coffin box complete with a plush cushion . Other standards include port and starboard swim platforms with ladder ; a powder-coated aluminum leaning post with backrest and a 72-quart Igloo cooler ; Fusion Bluetooth stereo with four 6 ” speakers ; a raw water wash-down live well ; three USB outlets and a 12V plug ; stainless steel bow rails , rod and cup holders ; and an aerated bait well with highspeed pickup . It also has an easy access aft systems room with polished bilge and lid .
The model can be upgraded to a choice of four hull color options : Aristo Blue , Rascal Blue , Black , and a new Shark Gray . Other options include an aluminum T-Top with aft spreader light , T-bag and rocket launchers ; a Bimini top ; a powder-coated elite leaning post with 65-quart Yeti cooler ; folding transom stern seat ; forward seating backrests ; removable teak bow table ; porta potti ; stereo speaker upgrade ; and even a ski pylon ideal for watersports just to name a few .
The 215 XSF can also come in a Sport Package , which includes the aluminum T- Top , forward seating backrests and the stern seat . hookedupdesigns . com MARCH / APRIL 2017 HOOKED UP 49