Scout 277 Dorado

Scout Founder Steve Potts has demonstrated time and again over the past 30 years that he understands customers — so much so that he replaced a popular model like the Scout 275 Dorado with the brand-new 277 Dorado.

“Our 277 Dorado raises the bar for a family friendly coastal fishing vessel,” notes Alan Lang, Scout’s director of sales and marketing. “The custom fiberglass built-in hardtop adds to the stunning look and functionality of the model, while the convertible seating arrangements in the cockpit leave numerous entertaining or lounging options.”

One big boat feature that made its way to the new 277 is a portside swing-in door, which makes landing a fish much easier. Scout rigs these boats to dealer specifications, so you may find them with Mercury or Yamaha power. Either way, one option that’s gaining traction is joystick vessel control, which makes docking stress-free.

From a fishing perspective, the boat has everything you could want: A large cockpit fishing area where the aft bench seat slides flush into the transom; starboard under-gunnel rod storage; a recirculating baitwell; and numerous rod holders in the gunnel or optional rocket launchers/outriggers on the hardtop. This versatile cockpit has multifunction bench seats to port with cushions that fold into bolsters and a table for dining.

Thoughtful touches add varying degrees of comfort for the family, like LED cockpit courtesy rope lighting, a Fusion Bluetooth stereo with four 7.7-inch JL Audio speakers, and a completely private, self-contained head. Wide bow seating is something new on this model.

Scout never compromises with helm design, and the 277 Dorado takes full advantage of the latest electronic packages. This model includes a Garmin 942 XS display with B60 transducer, hydraulic steering with tilt, trim tabs and C-Zone digital switching.

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