Scout 221 Winyah Bay Boats For Sale

The Scout 221 Winyah Bay is a 22-foot center console bay boat built for shallow-water fishing and family outings on the same hull. The layout puts a wide, stable casting platform forward and walkaround room on either side of the console, with seating that comfortably carries about seven people while still leaving space to fish. Owners describe it as a fishing and family rig in one package, and used examples like a 2008 model in seafoam green show up as turnkey-ready boats for sale through marketplaces, often without a trailer included in the sale.

Power comes from Yamaha four-strokes, and the engine choice drives the boat's character. A 2008 example carried a Yamaha four-stroke showing 176 hours, while a later boat was repowered with a 300-horsepower Yamaha at 144 hours, a setup that makes the lightweight bay hull move quickly. Lenco trim tabs with auto retract and a hydraulic jack plate let you set running attitude and lift the engine for skinny water, and a power pole shallow-water anchor is fitted on the stern for holding position over fishing spots.

The helm is set up for serious electronics use, with a flush-mount panel keeping the dash clean and tilt steering for comfort underway. A 2008 boat ran a Garmin GPSMAP 4208 chartplotter with XM charts, an ICOM ICM304 VHF radio with handheld mic, a compass, and a full set of switches and gauges. Freshwater and raw-water washdowns, dual recirculating and aerated live wells with multiple pump options, and a stereo with new speakers round out the systems. Dual batteries are wired with an onboard charger so a trolling motor can be added; later Scout bay boats include a 24-volt trolling-motor plug from the factory.

Fishing storage is a defining feature. The fish boxes are among the deepest in this class, with one forward box described as nearly waist-deep, plus designated anchor rode and chain storage and additional live and bait wells under the forward seat and beneath the port and starboard rear sections. A deluxe fiberglass leaning post integrates a live well under the helm seat with two aft-facing flush-mount rod holders, and the boat carries flush-mount stainless rod holders throughout, including four on the stern and storage for up to 12 rods forward. Pull-up cleats keep the deck snag-free so cast line doesn't catch.

Build quality is a strong point on the Scout 221 Winyah Bay. The gelcoat finish inside compartments, live wells and the bilge matches the outside, the front deck has a toe kick for footing, and the hull is built to ride without creaks or rattles across a chop. Side coolers, an anchor hatch, removable backrests, a swim ladder, spreader lights and LED courtesy lighting add to the package.

When buying a used Scout 221 Winyah Bay, confirm engine hours and the power pole's function, check that all live-well pumps, navigation lights and bulbs work, and budget for minor items like worn snaps or canvas zippers and possible bottom paint on saltwater-kept boats. Verify whether a tandem-axle trailer is part of the deal, since some listings include one and others convey the boat only.



Currently, there are 49 boats available for sale for Scout boats. Prices range from $13,995 to $342,737, with an average listing price of $163,740. The inventory includes 42 new boats and 7 used boats. boats are most popular in Sarasota, Swansboro, Inverness, Fort Lauderdale, and WEST COLUMBIA. There have been 76 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. June is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. April is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are day cruising, saltwater fishing, and family fun. Most boats contain radio, with heads, depth sounder, gps, and joystick. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Mercury engines or Yamaha engines or YAMAHA engines.