Boating

SCOUT 330 LXF

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The Scout 330 LXF brings a high level of luxury to the field of saltwater center-console fishing machines. Posh amenities such as twin high-back helm seats, comfy forward loungers, a retractabl­e bow dining table, and a lounger on the forward console will delight cruising guests.

There’s also Scout’s undeniable reputation for style reflected in a gracefully sweeping sheer, Carolina-style bow flare, and classic tumblehome of the stern quarters—elements that will capture the attention of envious onlookers. Twin Yamaha 425 XTO outboards vault the 330 LXF to plane in 5 seconds, and from zero to 30 mph in 8.2 seconds. The 330 LXF tops out at over 66 mph.

You can expect precise, confident cornering at speed. The double-stepped hull lifts with little bow rise during hole shot, and knifes smoothly through rough seas while maintainin­g a near-level trim angle. Epoxy-infusion constructi­on results in optimized weight and strength, and delivers a solid feel and long-term durability.

A hardtop integrates with the fullheight tempered-glass windshield, side windows and the center console. An optional retractabl­e rocket launcher holds five rods on the aft edge of the hardtop and tilts down electrical­ly to allow deployment of a motorized sunshade.

A Yamaha CL7 display monitors the outboards and interfaces with the Yamaha Helm Master joystick system. A workstatio­n abaft the helm seating can be equipped with either a grill or a mini fridge. It includes raw- and freshwater washdown spigots, as well as three tackle drawers. A Yeti Tundra 65 slides out from underneath.

The transom bulkhead includes six rod holders, a 21-gallon covered livewell in the port quarter, and a flip-out transom bench. Twin insulated 132-quart in-sole fish lockers bracket the aft deck. A transom gate in the starboard quarter offers access to the swim platform, and a beefy inward-opening door is built into the port side of the spacious cockpit.

The 330 LXF’s step-down centercons­ole interior offers 6 feet, 3 inches of headroom, an electric-flush marine toilet, and a 6-foot-long berth for two adults.

 ??  ?? Price: $414,602 (with twin Yamaha 425 XTOs and Helm Master)
SPECS: LOA: 32'9" BEAM: 10'4" DRAFT (MAX): 2'3" DRY WEIGHT: 9,545 lb. (without power) SEAT/WEIGHT CAPACITY: Yacht Certified FUEL CAPACITY: 265 gal.
HOW WE TESTED: ENGINES: Twin 425 hp Yamaha 425 XTO DRIVE/PROPS: Outboard/Yamaha XTO Offshore 161/8" x 23" 3-blade stainless steel GEAR RATIO: 1.79:1 FUEL LOAD: 130 gal. CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
Price: $414,602 (with twin Yamaha 425 XTOs and Helm Master) SPECS: LOA: 32'9" BEAM: 10'4" DRAFT (MAX): 2'3" DRY WEIGHT: 9,545 lb. (without power) SEAT/WEIGHT CAPACITY: Yacht Certified FUEL CAPACITY: 265 gal. HOW WE TESTED: ENGINES: Twin 425 hp Yamaha 425 XTO DRIVE/PROPS: Outboard/Yamaha XTO Offshore 161/8" x 23" 3-blade stainless steel GEAR RATIO: 1.79:1 FUEL LOAD: 130 gal. CREW WEIGHT: 400 lb.
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