The Ultimate Marine journal
Know your boat. Know your water.
Buyer guides, model comparisons and local know-how from the people who rig, sell and run these boats every week.
Boat Brands
Why Scout Boats Are Worth the Money: Quality, Resale Value, and the Cost-of-Ownership Math
Short answer: Yes — Scout boats are worth the money for the buyer they’re built for, and the math is more favorable than the sticker price…
JUN 15, 2026
Boat Brands
Scout 281 XSS Review: Florida’s Most-Asked-About Luxury Center Console
The Scout 281 XSS is Scout Boats’ flagship Bay Boat — and for Florida anglers, it’s one of the most interesting hulls on the water right…
APR 27, 2026