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2026 Scout 281 XSS

$400,000

New

Boat in Fort Myers, FL 33908 US

builtBuilt in 2026
Year the boat was built
model

281 XSS

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Mercury)

Engine type and count
length

28 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Composite

Hull material

We designed the 281 XSS model to be like no other bay boat or inshore/offshore crossover on the market, thanks to its advanced build methodology, sleek styling, high performance and abundant features. The boat has incredible fishability with a large casting foredeck, large casting rear deck, dual stern bait/fish boxes and ample rod storage.

Notable Options Below:

  • Dual Mercury 300 V8 Verado's w/ Electric Steering and Joystick
  • Full Hull Color Alpine Grey
  • Exposed Carbon Fiber Hardtop Legs
  • Dual Garmin 1243 XSV's
  • Garmin GT12M Transducer
  • Garmin VHF 315
  • Deluxe Stereo Upgrade
  • LED Lumishore Underwater Lights
  • Rocket Launchers
  • Electrically Actuated Lumitec Anchor Light
  • Black Edson Steering Wheel
  • Lumitec Light Bar
  • Windshield Wiper
  • Porcelain Head w/ Overboard Discharge
  • Fishbox Conversion to Livewell
  • Bow/Rod Cupholders
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

***Call today to schedule your private showing***

Nominal Length
28ft
Length Overall
28.08ft
Beam
9.33ft
Drive Up Draft
1.17ft
Deadrise At Transom
15.5deg
Dry Weight
5457lb
Heads
1
Fuel Tanks
126gal
Hull Material
composite
Hull Shape
modified-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
V8 Verado
Total Power
300hp
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2026
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
stainless-steel
Engine 2
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine Model
V8 Verado
Total Power
300hp
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
2026
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
stainless-steel

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/29/26Initial price$400,000

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