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Scout Yacht 101: An Insider’s Guide

The Scout yacht was built by Hakvoort Shipyards in the Netherlands back in the year 2019. Both the interior and exterior design work was done by English design house H2 Yacht Design with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Ownership of the yacht actually changed hands during the construction process in 2018. It started life as Project Zeus and then was changed to Project Brio when a new owner took over, before finally being christened Scout when it was finished. 

Who is the Scout Yacht Owner?

Scout is owned by James Berwind, philanthropist and heir to the Berwind Corporation. His net worth is estimated at around $500 million and, along with his partner Kevin Clark, he purchased the Scout for them and their rescue dogs. The name of the yacht is not one that sounds unusual at first, especially for an expedition yacht but it’s actually named after Berwind’s dog. One of the features of the yacht is actually a custom sculpture of Scout the dog.

Unlike some yacht owners, Berwin and Clark spend a lot of time on this yacht,essentially living on it as it suits their outdoor and travel-loving lifestyle. Berwind has said that the idea for the yacht came to him and Clark during a conversation about what they’d want and sketching it out on a napkin, well before they even spoke to a designer.

How Big is the Yacht Scout?

The Scout is an expedition yacht that clocks in at 209’1” in length. Not nearly the longest yacht in the world but definitely something that qualifies as a superyacht based on the length alone. In addition to the length, it’s got a beam of 36’9” and weighs in with a gross tonnage of 1,461 GT.

How Much Did the Scout Yacht Cost?

The Scout Yacht cost its owner a tidy sum of about $85 million back in 2019. It’s been reported that the annual running costs for the yacht are somewhere between $5 million and $8 million which is not unusual for a yacht of this size at all.

Is Yacht Charter A Possibility with the Scout Yacht?

At this time the Scout is not available for charter. 

How Fast is the Scout Motor Yacht and What Engines Does it Use?

The Scout has a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and it has a top speed of 15.2 knots although some sources report this a little bit lower at around 14.8 knots. It has a range of 4,800 nautical miles which it can achieve thanks to a pair of Caterpillar diesel (3512C) 1,575hp engines running at 1800 rpm. The yacht has 159,000 liter fuel capacity as well.

What’s the Interior of the Scout Yacht Like?

Because Berwind and Clark use the yacht as a home more so than simply a luxury toy, the interior design of the Scout is very comfortable and inviting. You’ll notice in the photos that, even though it does have that look of luxury, there’s also something a little more like a penthouse apartment than a fancy hotel feel. Things like the plush master suite and the on board garden show that there’s an interest in making this yacht a home more than what you might see on other luxury yachts and especially on charter vessels which have to be a little more impersonal. 

None of that is to suggest the Scout doesn’t have a lot of those great luxury features that make superyachts so enticing. Quite the opposite, in fact. There’s a lot going on with this vessel. It has room on board for 10 guests across five separate cabins.

The Master suite is accessed through a personally curated library of books, antiques and nautical-themed features that have appealed to the owners. It’s roughly the size of a studio apartment in Manhattan and stretches the full beam of the ship. It features two full bathrooms, walk-in closets and frosted, full-length windows at port and starboard. There’s also a private terrace for taking in views of the sea. The terrace also serves as a place for the owner’s dogs to play and get some fresh air on board.

In addition to the master suit, there are two VIP suites for guests as well as 2 double staterooms. 

Berwind and Clark were hands-on during the entire design process of the yacht and ensured that there were some serious pop culture influences at play. Berwind has stated that the design aesthetic was influenced by Fritz Lang’s classic science fiction film Metropolis, the interiors of Jules Verne’s Nautilus submarine, every James Bond villain’s lair, and even Looney Tunes cartoons. You’ll probably never find another yacht with a similar pedigree.

Amenities and Features

• The owner has hand-picked artwork throughout the yacht including many pieces by New York artist William Steiger
• A custom-designed one of a kind greenhouse can be accessed from the puppy park and features a wide array of hanging and potted plants tended by Berwind himself.
• A custom, high-tech security system, details of which are obviously not available, was installed to keep the vessel safe as it travels to all parts of the world and could potentially face some dangerous situations.
• A guest elevator to help navigate between decks
• A helipad at the foredeck allows guests to come and go via helicopter even when the vessel is at sea
• The steel hull over aluminum superstructure is built to be ice class, meaning it’s stronger than a typical yacht and can handle travel in sub-zero temperatures. This also means the propeller and rudder are designed to be more robust and capable of navigating frigid Northern waters as well. 
• There is both an on deck pool and sauna for relaxing located on a massive sundeck
• Like many similar yachts, the Scout features a gym, fully equipped with the latest gear, for working out.
• A cinema room for movie watching
• Both formal and casual dining areas depending on mood and occasion 
• The yacht was designed with an eye towards running greener and more sustainably than some other yachts. To that end the engines have improve fuel efficiency and waste management systems are also highly advanced to cut down on the yacht’s overall footprint
• The upper deck features a large sunbed and then features a large area for parties, dining, or just lounging
• The ceiling of the main saloon is an LCD screen that mirrors the exterior view, making it seem as though you’re outside despite being in
• The Scout has a pair of 26 foot tenders that can be brought on board or lowered into the sea viz the on-board crane system

The Scout also houses a number of nautical toys but a full list of things such as jet skis and seabobs has not been made public to allow us to know the extent of the items on board.

The Bottom Line

The superyacht Scout was built by Hakvoort yachts and is owned by James Berwind. It was launched in 2019. An expedition yacht with a hull designed to handle even the coldest temperatures, Berwind spends a lot of time living on the yacht with his partner and rescue dogs. This includes a dog named Scout, who the yacht was named after.

At just over 209 feet it’s a large yacht, though far from the biggest, and it’s believed to have cost Berwind $85 million. It has a maximum speed of just over 15 knots. Because it’s used not just as a pleasure boat but as a home, it has many features that make it more unique than a typical yacht which includes a lot of custom facilities designed to handle dogs, such as a puppy garden on an observation deck. In addition, there are features such as a garden that grows hanging and potted plants year round. 

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How the Spectacular Superyacht Scout is Making Waves

Named for one of her owners’ dogs, Scout is a base from which they can explore the world.

By Ellie Brade

In 2019, over 150 brand-new superyachts were delivered; one of the standout designs of the year was the 209-ft yacht Scout , built for owner James Berwind and his partner, Kevin Clark. Named for one of her owners’ beloved dogs, she is set to be a semi-permanent base from which they can explore the world — canine companions  and all.

The story of Scout begins with a simple napkin. “We started with a sketch on a napkin before interviewing any designers,” say Berwind and Clark. “Our wish list was to have a capable, comfortable explorer to travel the world, and we got a long-range ice-classed yacht with ample crew and guest areas, advanced systems for fuel efficiency, telecommunications and responsible waste management.” From the moment of that very first sketch, the couple was extremely hands on throughout every stage of the build, resulting in an incredibly personal yacht. “During the build we were involved 110%, in every aspect of the project,” they say.

Once they’d developed an initial concept for the yacht, a range of designers were approached, with UK-based H2 Yacht Design eventually being commissioned for both the exterior and interior design. “Jonny Horsfield was a fantastic collaborator; he and his team executed our vision impeccably,” say Berwind and Clark. The decision was made to build at Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands; Scout is now the biggest yacht that the 100-year-old yard has built to date.

Scout ’s fun detailing and a quirky design approach, paired with a contemporary and practical layout, make the yacht eminently usable while still bursting with personality. “ Scout ’s design was influenced by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis , the interiors of Jules Verne’s Nautilus submarine, every James Bond villain’s lair, with a touch of Looney Tunes ,” say Berwind and Clark. “Everything about the interior focuses on the outside views with abundant windows and sliding glass walls.”

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The sumptuous master bedroom about the superyacht Scout

A sleek interior lounge with maritime-inspired details

Her distinct exterior design pairs hardy explorer capabilities, striking lines and a hint of trawler influence. While this sounds slightly odd on paper, in real life it works in a stunning way. This is a yacht with her own style — inside and out — that turns heads wherever she goes. Distinctive design elements include a high freeboard, exposed tenders in the bow with cut-down bulwarks and integrated forward-sloping windows.

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Her gray hull and white superstructure are complemented by playful pops of yellow. “She is a very unique vessel that really captures the owners’ passion for being on the water and their fun outlook on yachting,” says Captain Kynan McDonald. “It’s been an exciting project to be a part of.”

On board the yacht, in addition to her owners, Scout is able to welcome up to eight guests in four cabins, each with its own nautical-inspired theme. The main deck is a focal guest space, with a beautiful main saloon that includes an LCD ceiling that mirrors the outside scenes. Complementing the main saloon is a large winter garden — a social hub that is perfect for year-round use, thanks to frameless glass panels that provide shelter when needed and retract when not in use, plus full air conditioning.

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The winter garden space features a cocktail bar for sharing fresh beverages and a dining table for 14; it’s no surprise that this is a favorite spot for hosting. Aft of the winter garden is an intimate C-shaped fire pit that’s ideal for gathering around as the sun sets, with atmospheric flames flickering in front of the horizon.

A beautiful private owner’s apartment is accessed via a library studded with nautical-themed artifacts. The apartment is a stylish retreat with multiple spaces including an observation lounge forward — this characterful space includes a hidden bar area within a globe structure, seating around stone-topped tables inset with constellations and a carbon fiber squid sculpture by British artist Alistair Gibson hanging from the ceiling. The owners’ full-beam bedroom suite has two large bathrooms, walk-in closets and frosted full-length windows to port and starboard.

A rear view of the superyacht Scout

The master suite leads out to what the owners affectionately call “Puppy Park,” a custom-designed garden area for their two dogs, Scout and Brio, to enjoy. With their pets set to be on board for long stretches of time, it was very important to design the boat with this specialist usage in mind. “The dogs have their own ‘yard,’ all materials on board are pet-friendly, and all access points, such as the gates, scuppers and door sensors, are ‘puppy proofed,’” say Berwind and Clark. This passion for animals also extended to the construction of the yacht itself. “As animal rights activists, we used no animal-based materials — no fur, no hide, no bone, etc. — on board.”

Above the main deck, the bridge deck is home to the modern bridge, which has sophisticated operating systems and comfortable seating for those wanting to watch the captain at work. This deck also features another very personal space — dubbed the ‘greenhouse’ — which has been designed around the owners’ passion for gardening, and includes its own potting shed, sink and gardening equipment.

Outdoors, a favorite spot has proved to be the vast, multipurpose sundeck. “We live up there with our guests and dogs, and we also love the open fore to aft space,” say Berwind and Clark. The sundeck is an impressive open space, even by superyacht standards, with features including an inviting Jacuzzi and sweeping views across the ocean.

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A helipad on the foredeck allows guests to arrive and depart in style by chopper, while an impressive crane ensures easy deployment of the vessel’s two 26-ft tenders. A packed lineup of toys and water equipment ensures that Scout ’s guests can enjoy their ocean playground no matter where they cruise. The yacht’s custom limousine tender, built by Cockwells, has been finished in the same color scheme as Scout and can carry up to 10 guests while reaching a thrilling top speed of 37 knots.

While the average superyacht is used for just six weeks a year, Scout will buck the trend, with her owners hoping to spend up to seven months of the year on board: It will be a true home away from home. “We plan to use Scout as our primary home for the next several years and hope to travel extensively wherever, whenever, with safety as a primary concern,” say Berwind and Clark.

“Bucket list locations include the British Isles, the Far East and Hawaii .” With her ice-classed hull, very little of the world will be off limits, and there is no doubt that her owners are set to enjoy cruising on board just as much as they enjoyed the build process. Scout truly embodies the endless possibilities of custom yacht building where, if you can dream it, it can be made a reality.

A lounge on one of the many decks aboard superyacht Scout

Images: Jeff Brown — Breed Media

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VIDEO: See inside the $85m superyacht moored in Belfast

A luxury superyacht moored in Belfast since last Wednesday has caught the attention of the public.

The Scout is a 63 metre vessel owned by the US millionaire James Berwind, part of the family-owned Berwind Corporation.

It’s understood the American businessman has been on an Irish tour with his partner Kevin Clark in recent weeks, with the yacht spotted in both Cork and Dublin.

He also has business interests in Northern Ireland, with Dundonald firm Sepha part of the Berwind Corporation's extensive portfolio of interests.

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The superyacht was built in 2018 by Hakvoort Shipyards in the Netherlands, with interior and exterior design work carried out by H2 Yacht Design in London.

While onlookers have been admiring the yacht from the outside, industry publication Boat Shopping International has cataloged its interior, allowing us to glimpse what an $85m yacht looks like inside.

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63.72m  /  209'1 | hakvoort | 2019.

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• Elevator for convenient access
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The award winning 63.72m/209'1" expedition yacht 'Scout' was built by Hakvoort in the Netherlands at their Monnickendam shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house H2 Yacht Design and she was delivered to her owner in April 2019. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of H2 Yacht Design.

Guest Accommodation

Scout has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising two VIP cabins. Additionally, there are 2 staff cabins aboard. She is also capable of carrying up to 18 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include sauna, elevator, underwater lights, gym and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Scout is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3512C) 1,575hp engines running at 1800rpm, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,800 nautical miles from her 159,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Scout features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 26,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register Ice-Class classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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Scout Awards & Nominations

• World Yachts Trophies 2019 Best Layout Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Outstanding Exterior Motor Yachts - 50m and above Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Best Naval Architecture: Displacement Motor Yachts Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Best Interior Design Motor Yachts 500GT and Above Finalist
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 Outstanding Lifestyle Feature Finalist
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• The World Superyacht Awards 2020 Displacement Motor Yachts Between 1000GT and 1499GT Nomination

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• November 16, 2023

Scout Boats’ latest flagship aims to impress in more ways than one. When describing the 67 LX Series , the South Carolina-based builder coined the phrase “Expect everything.” This five-outboard owner-operator center-console is capable of offshore angling adventures and entertaining guests from the stern to the bow (even belowdecks), and it has a reported eye-watering 52-knot speed. Scout also says the 67 is beachable. It will be offered in three versions: Sport (which will be the first version built), Sportfish and Cruise.

Forward and beneath the hardtop, there is a settee with a dinette across from additional seating for one or two. This space can be connected with the interior by lowering the window forward. Inside, there is a bar with three stools. The galley is to starboard and abaft two of four helm seats. It’s equipped with two refrigerator/freezer drawers, a two-burner cooktop, a microwave convection oven and a sink. Across from the galley is a U-shaped lounge with a dining table and a flip-down 40-inch TV.

Belowdecks, there are three staterooms and what Scout calls a “theater room.” This approximately 66-square-foot space has a settee to starboard that converts to an additional berth. Also in the theater room are a 32-to-43-inch TV, a beverage center, a refrigerator and an ottoman. Lighting can be controlled by overhead and hullside power blinds. To port is the day head, which can also be accessed via the portside VIP stateroom. A twin-berth guest stateroom is to starboard and aft. The forepeak master has an island queen berth.

Power for the Scout 67 LXS is five 600 hp Mercury Verado V-12 engines. Scout says cruising speed is approximately 40 knots, and range is 400 nautical miles.

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SCOUT is a 63.72 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard and delivered in 2019.

Her top speed is 14.8 kn, her cruising speed is 12.5 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4800.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 21 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1700.0 GT and a 11.6 m beam.

She was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who also designed the interior. H2 Yacht Design has designed 27 yachts and designed the interior of 52 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Diana Yacht Design , who has architected 78 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SCOUT is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 201 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 484.58 GT above the average.

SCOUT is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1363 yachts registered. She is currently located at the MB92 refit yard, in Spain, where she has been located for 1 week. For more information regarding SCOUT's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: SCOUT
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement , Expedition Yacht
• Builder: Royal Hakvoort Shipyard
• Naval Architect: Diana Yacht Design
• Exterior Designer: H2 Yacht Design
• Interior Designer: H2 Yacht Design
• Refits: 2022-12-10

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Written By: Robert Cocuzzo | Photography By: Jeff Brown / Breed Media

A rare glimpse inside a spectacular super yacht.

Anyone entering Nantucket aboard the Hy-Line Ferry this summer has likely caught themselves gawking at the yellow-trimmed super yacht docked at the end of Straight Wharf. Splitting its time between Palm Beach, St. Barths, the Bahamas and Nantucket, SCOUT has made port on the island for the last two summers, captivating the curiosity and the imagination of all those who pass it on the docks. N Magazine had an opportunity to get a glimpse inside this spectacular floating home.

Although the owners named the yacht after their rescue dog, a ten-pound rat terrier mix, SCOUT is hardly the runt of the litter. At 209 feet long with seven decks, four guest cabins, two staff cabins, crew quarters and a sprawling owners’ apartment, SCOUT was the largest vessel ever constructed in the hundred-year history of the Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands. Launched in 2019, SCOUT began as a sketch on a napkin four years earlier. The owners wanted a vessel equipped with ice-classed capabilities, long-range fuel efficiencies and sophisticated telecommunications to explore the globe for months at a time. Unlike other super yacht owners who might only spend a handful of weeks a year aboard their ships, SCOUT’s owners built it to sail around the world while also serving as their main base of operations.

Prior to the coronavirus, SCOUT’s owners were about to embark on a nine-month global voyage beginning in May. When their plans were put on hold by the pandemic, the couple was more than happy to return to Nantucket and tie SCOUT up to the end of Straight Wharf this summer. “We will do our cruising from here,” indicated the owners. “We love Nantucket because of everything available to us with the docks being right in town. We can walk and bike. Our guests can shop. We all appreciate the beauty of the island, the gardens and, of course, having CRU only steps away!”

Although the owners enjoy spending ample time on the island, SCOUT was designed to be an island unto itself. With the expertise of designer Jonny Horsfield, the owner of H2 Yacht Design studio in London, SCOUT’s imposing exterior—complete with two twenty-eight-foot tenders on the bow that can lowered into the water by crane—is matched with a dazzling interior design that the owners say was inspired by the 1927 sci-fi film Metropolis, the fictional submarine from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the villains’ lairs from every James Bond film and a dash of Looney Tunes.

Customizations abound, from the plunge pool, to the full-scale gym with steam room, to the Turkish bath, to the climate-controlled winter garden, to a wholly contained dive store where scuba tanks can be refilled with nitrox. “SCOUT also has a greenhouse complete with a potting shed and watering system,” described one of the owners. “It is my ‘man cave’ that’s unique to SCOUT.” Indeed, no other yacht in the world has one.

SCOUT’s overall grandeur is enhanced by mesmerizing details throughout. There’s the SCOUT replica made of LEGO bricks, the industrial squid sculptures made from carbon fiber and Formula 1 race car parts, the traditional deep-sea diving helmets and an enchanting array of antique bells, clocks, levers, telephones, gauges and cogs. Buffed silver cleats double as handles, while portholes are framed in bolted steel and appear to have glacial water sloshing behind them. Perfect for entertaining, a giant wet bar globe made of metal is set into a wall and curls shut like an armadillo’s shell.

In the main lounge, a sprawling twenty-foot overhead addressable LED screen gives the illusion of being underwater with a video of hammerhead sharks circling. The highly polished stainless steel table below appears to be made of rippling water with droplets literally splashing off its surface. Set behind the table and circular couches is a metal wall embossed with the map of the world, above which is a quote from Walt Whitman’s collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass : THE UNTOLD WANT BY LIFE AND LAND NE’ER GRANTED, NOW, VOYAGER, SAIL THOU FORTH TO SEEK AND FIND.

The owners’ private quarters are located through a library with shelves stacked with a wide variety of books and nautical antiques, including a hundred-year-old reciprocating steam engine that is still operational and plumbed directly from the engine room compressor. With a stateroom, two dressing rooms and bathrooms, and a dog bar, the suite is charming and sophisticated. Directly off the master suite is the “Puppy Park,” a custom garden where the owners’ two rescue dogs can play. (In keeping with their love of animals, every aspect of the SCOUT was made with animal-free materials and is “puppy-proof,” with gates, sensors and scuppers to keep their furry friends safe at sea.)

There’s more to discover outside on SCOUT’s six above-water decks. An expansive sundeck with plush lounge seating and a plunge pool boasts uninterrupted views of the surrounding waters below. For a quick exit, there’s a helipad as well as access to the two twenty-eight-foot tenders on the foredeck. One of the tenders is a ten-person water limousine custom-designed and built by Cockwells that can speed upward of forty-two miles per hour. Aft of the bridge is the owners’ “man cave” greenhouse where they can continue to cultivate their love of gardening no matter how far from land they sail.

Much can be said about the overall execution of this super yacht. Every exquisite detail, clever customization and ingenious design element—both inside and out—feel unified and connected to that first sketch from 2015. Though SCOUT has many high-seas adventures ahead and plenty of far off ports to explore, Nantucket hopes to remain on its radar in the summers to come.

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Problems With Scout Boats? 5 Most-Common Issues

Scout Boats is a family-run company that has been designing and building luxury sport and fishing boats since 1989.

Their range of 17′ to 53′ boats is known for their stylish good looks, their technology and innovation, and their durability. However, just like any brand, Scout Boats can have its problems.

In this article, we take a look at what the most common problems are:

5 Common Problems With Scout Boats:

Scout Boats is no worse than any other manufacturer. Scout Boats are built using 100% hand-laid fiberglass construction, and the detailed finishing of the bilges and unseen sides of all the doors, lids, and hatches is unsurpassed in this price range.

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1. Water In The Boat When Drifting Or Idle

There are complaints on the different boating forums about water inside the boat when drifting for fishing, or when the boat is idling.

While not life-threatening it can be uncomfortable or even annoying, especially if you use your boat in winter or in cold water climates.

This water in the boat is not a problem across all models and is caused by the design of the scuppers or drain holes on some boats. The problem can usually be traced to too much weight in the stern of the boat.

For example, if you have too many people in the rear, more than the recommended batteries stored there, or an engine bigger than the recommended size, these can all add too much weight in the stern.

If there is too much weight in the stern, the scuppers will sit below the waterline, meaning water can flow in but not drain out. While this is down to a poor design, nowadays, many other boats have this problem because they were never originally designed for the weight of the new 4 stroke engines.

However, the problem can easily be corrected by fitting a one-way ball valve on the drains. These valves will not let water in, but they will let it out.

If you don’t (or can’t) shift the weight from the stern, the boat will still drain a little slower as the scuppers will still be underwater, but at least no extra water will be getting in.

2. Complaints Of ‘Porpoising.’

What is porpoising on a boat? Porpoising is when a boat’s bow dips in and out of the water which can sometimes be uncomfortable but can also cause the boat to go out of control and be downright dangerous.

While porpoising is not exclusive to Scout Boats, it is a problem that comes up on the Scout forums.

Porpoising is caused by either uneven weight distribution in the boat or something as simple as the engine sitting at the wrong height. In addition, bad trimming of the engine, using the engine at the incorrect angle, or even having the wrong propellor can cause this porpoising motion.

The good news is this porpoising motion can sometimes easily be tackled by distributing weight (or people) more evenly throughout the boat. Take a look at the waterline of your boat – a slight dip in either the bow or the stern can cause porpoising.

3. Cracks In The Gel Coat

Again cracks in the gel coat are not specific to Scout Boats. While cracks in the gel coat don’t look great and can sometimes be of concern, they are generally not structural.

The main reason that Scout Boats sometimes develop cracks in the gel coat is that they use foam in the entire boat. Scout uses this foam as a structural reinforcement to the fiberglass hull. But this does mean that if the person injecting the foam doesn’t do a perfect job, there can be large voids or spaces in the foam resulting in some unsupported areas.

These areas are typically aft of midship since injecting the foam without voids is more difficult. Plus, there is generally more flexing in the rear, so a small crack may appear if there is a void.

Most Scout Boats don’t have this issue, but like any production boat, some will develop cracks.

A 3-year limited warranty covers new Scout Boats, so if you discover gel coat cracks during this time, contact your nearest Scout Boat dealer for expert advice and assistance.

4. Water Trapped Inside The Transom

There have been some complaints on the various boating forums about Scout Boat owners removing screws or drilling holes in the transom of their boat, and water comes pouring out.

But where does this water come from?

Failed gaskets or newly installed hull fittings that have not been sealed properly will allow water to seep inside the hull or transom, as will gel coat cracks.

While this does sound quite serious, it can be relatively easy to fix. There are two options – either use your trailer to tip your boat at an angle to drain out the water or drill extra holes below the ones where there is water leaking out (your dealer should be able to advise you on this).

Once the water has drained out (which may take some time), wait a couple of days to make sure it’s dry and then refill the holes with epoxy.

5. Scout Boats Are Too Light To Go Offshore

Scout Boats build their boat light which helps with their excellent fuel efficiency.

However, some boaters or owners complain that some smaller models are too light to safely offshore.

Scout Boats build 5 different models, including Bay Boat, Dorado, LXF, Sportfish, and XSF range from 17′ – 53′. Like the Bay Boat and the family-orientated Dorado’s, some of these models are not designed to go offshore for many miles.

If you are looking for a serious offshore fishing boat, then the other models like the Sportfish are much more suitable.

General Pros And Cons Of Scout Boats

If you are in the market to buy a boat, choosing the right boat for you can become complicated.

After all, it’s a huge financial commitment for most people, so you want to get it right. The more research you do, the better.

The following are some of the pros and cons that we have found about Scout Boats:

Most people will agree that Scout Boats’ build quality and finishing are very good, if not exceptional.

They are known for quality, innovation, and design. In addition, there is no wood used in the build of a Scout Boat. Instead, Scout uses only composite materials to build their boats, including the transoms, stringers, and decks.

Scout Boats are also known for their excellent fuel efficiency. They have achieved this by designing their hulls to be lighter than the competition, enabling Scout Boats to run smoothly over the water and reduce drag, reducing overall fuel consumption.

There are a lot of comments about how good Scout Boats look, so if you want to turn heads on the water, you can’t go wrong with a Scout!

• Water In The Boat When Drifting Or Idle
• Complaints Of ‘Porpoising’
• Cracks In The Gel Coat
• Water Trapped Inside The Transom
• Scout Boats Are Too Light To Go Offshore

What Do the Reviews Say?

Here are some independent reviews not found on the Scout Boat website:

“The 330 LXF carves turns with confidence-inspiring precision, and while sea conditions were hardly challenging, the hull sliced through the 3-foot self-generated waves like a knife through warm butter. The boat felt solid, with nary a creak or rattle, thanks to Scout’s 100 percent hand-laid construction and advanced epoxy infusion.”

[Source: Sportfishingmag.com]

“It’s easy to compromise with an entry-level boat. To keep pricing competitive, builders may cut corners, or withhold a standout feature. One of Scout’s most popular entry-level models, the 215 XSF doesn’t have that problem.”

[Source:Powerandmotoryacht.com]

What’s the Resale Value On A Scout Boat?

It’s difficult to compare resale values as after a boat leaves the factory. No two boats will be equipped the same.

Different owners will have different uses and preferences for how they equip their boats. There are many possible different upgrades out there.

However, let’s take a look at the pricing of one of Scout Boats most popular models, the Sportfish 175:

Initially, the resale value looks pretty good.

However, the pricing for the 2022 model comes from the Scout Boats website and is the starting price for a traditional boat with a standard engine.

At the time of writing, the 2020 model was available on Boatrader.com and included lots of extras like a ‘Magic Tilt’ trailer, a new T-top, and an electronic navigation package which all come at an added expense.

The trailer alone can set you back a few thousand dollars at least!

However, the resale value of a Scout Boat doesn’t seem to be any worse or any better than other brands. It all comes down to how well the previous owner has maintained and used the boat.

Final thoughts:

Despite the problems mentioned in this article, Scout Boats has a reputation for cutting edge design and good build quality.

So if you are in the market for a new or second-hand boat, take a look at a Scout Boat as they are comparable to other famous brands like Grady White, Boston Whaler, or Sportsman Boats.

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A look at the most expensive superyachts at the Palm Beach yacht show and their insane features, from basketball courts on deck to ice baths and saunas

• The Palm Beach International Boat Show kicks off later this week.
• Eight megayachts are expected to be on display for would-be buyers and charter customers.
• These are the show's biggest yachts — and how many millions of dollars they are going for.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show — the yacht world's flashiest event stateside — is returning this year with over 800 boats for both deep-pocketed potential owners and window shoppers to peruse.

While it's impossible to know what exactly will be on display until the show begins on Thursday, it's expected that eight megayachts — generally defined as ships over 60 meters long — will be docked at the show and at nearby marinas like the Rybovich Marina in the ritzy Florida town.

Some of these are for sale at eye-popping prices, but others are available to charter in case you fancy living like a billionaire for a week or two this summer (and if you have six figures to spare on a vacation).

These are the eight biggest yachts that will be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show and nearby marinas, in size order.

Nero: 90.1 meters

Price: From $497,000 a week (charter) Standout features: Pizza ovens, beauty salon, massage room, resistance pool

Reportedly owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien, Nero is modeled after J.P. Morgan's 1930s ship , and was built in 2007 and updated in 2021.

She now boasts a gym on her sundeck with multiple cardio machines and a beauty salon, and has an on-board beautician for manicure, pedicure, hair, and massage needs. There's also an upgraded movie theater, two new pizza ovens, and both a pool and a jacuzzi.

For those who want to go overboard, she has more than a dozen toys, including a waterslide, Jet Ski, and flyboard.

Victorious: 85 meters

Price: From $876,600 a week in the summer and $950,000 a week in the winter Standout features: Hammam (Turkish bath), wine cellar, wood-burning fireplace, children's playroom

Victorious brings a party vibe to the yacht show. With a beach club on board, a wine cellar, a cigar clubroom , multiple bars, and a lounge with a piano, the vessel is made for entertaining. Plus, there's a playroom and movie theater to entertain the kids.

For tamer charter clients, Victorious has a suite of wellness features such as a gym, massage room, beauty salon and hammam — perhaps a custom request of her owner, Turkish businessman Vural Ak.

She also boasts a treasure trove of water toys, including Jet Skis, jetsurfs, inflatable kayaks, and scuba equipment.

Casino Royale: 72 meters

Price: TBD Special Features: Infinity pool, helipad, private jacuzzi

Purchased and refitted by car dealer magnate John Staluppi last year, Casino Royale is the latest of his James Bond-inspired yachts (he's also owned an Octopussy and a Skyfall, among others).

Casino Royale has a helipad that turns into a dancefloor, an infinity pool, and a wellness center with a gym and sauna. The owner's cabin has its own deck, which features a private bar and jacuzzi.

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However, the boat's price isn't listed, and while she's not necessarily officially for sale, that might change depending on who's prepared to buy, Mr. Bond.

Talisman C: 70.6 meters

Price: $60 million (or from $567,000 a week to charter) Special features: Massage and beauty room, private library

Likely the largest yacht for sale (not just charter) at the show, the Talisman C is a 2011 six-bedroom boat. The owner's cabin comes with an en suite bathroom, dressing room, private library, and crystal chandeliers.

Amenities include a gym, a beauty room, oversized jacuzzi, and a fully equipped bar. Her crew of 19 includes a trained masseuse, and the toy room comes equipped with a wakeboard, eFoil , and WaveRunners.

Joy: 70 meters

Price: From $650,000 a week Special features: Disco club, basketball court, onboard fitness instructor

Superyacht Joy testifies to the fact that owners want as many on-board experiences as they can get.

There's an expansive suite of fitness features, including a basketball court (don't shoot that hoop too hard!), a personal trainer on staff, boxing equipment, and a handful of machines. For post-workout winddowns, there's a spa with a steam room and onboard masseuse. And for entertainment, there's both an outdoor and indoor cinema, and a disco club.

Triumph: 65.4 meters

Price: From $707,600 a week in the summer and $650,000 a week in the winter Special features: Sauna, helipad, banana boat

This 2021 superyacht is named after Triumph motorcycles — a reported favorite of her rumored owner, British businessman Chris Dawson — and even has one on display as an art piece in the upper deck's lounge. The primary suite is 1,400 square feet and has its own study , and there's a sauna, an indoor-outdoor gym, a helipad, and a massage room spread among her six decks.

She boasts an "armada of water toys," including two kinds of Jet Skis, electric water bikes, and a banana boat.

Seanna: 64.5 meters

Price: $54,000,000 (or from $462,000 a week to charter) Special features: marble foyer, movie room, sundeck pool

The recently refurbished Seanna is available for sale and charter.

Her indoor-outdoor gym is on sea level so that passengers can take a dip after a session with the onboard personal trainer. There's also a sundeck pool, a helipad, a two-room massage facility, and, for the more cerebral guests, a library with an electric fireplace.

There are a number of toys on board, including a popular water trampoline and two WaveRunners.

Come Together: 60 meters

Price: $65,000,000 Special Features: DJ and videographer on board, ice bath, sauna

Next-to-new yacht Come Together is looking for a new owner after doing charters during the 2023 season.

The Beatles' influence is evident beyond the yacht's name, with guitars dotting the sky lounge and a crewmember who doubles as a DJ. There's also an outdoor cinema and bar for entertainment and an ice bath and sauna for the day after the party. The owner's suite has a private study and lounge, and each guest cabin has its own ensuite.

The sale includes a number of toys, like Jet Skis, kayaks, and Seabobs.

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She sells medical equipment out of front of Dearborn building, does taxes out of the back

Since childhood, the word 'love' has flowed easily from the tongue of iesha morgan. but the real magic happens when the love in morgan's heart fuels her to make a difference in her detroit community..

For most of Iesha Morgan's adult life, tax season has been an extremely busy time of the year, ever since completing an H&R Block income tax course in 1990.

The native Detroiter estimates that she has helped thousands of clients receive refund checks as a tax preparer. 

However, it was her own tax refund check in 2011 that was the ultimate game changer for the 1987 graduate of Mackenzie High School. 

“I stepped out on faith,” Morgan, who used all of the check to help launch her own tax preparation business, proclaimed. “I had been hearing a voice inside of me for a long time and it was saying, ‘I want to work for me.’ ” 

Today, Morgan remains a fulfilled and versatile entrepreneur. All of that comes to life within a building at 7954 Schaefer, in Dearborn: Morgan sells medical equipment that is primarily used by senior citizens to the general public in the front of the building and serves tax clients in the back — which is hive of activity as the April 15 Tax Day approaches. In addition, Morgan, and a small team of people who support her entrepreneurial drive, have been working feverishly on a cigar bar at 13124 Mack Ave., in the Riverbend neighborhood on Detroit's east side, which Morgan hopes to open in two months. 

As Morgan explained during the evenings of March 18 and March 21, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur has involved listening to voices other than those in her head, including the facilitators of a 10-week entrepreneurship program offered by the Arab Community Center For Economic and Social Service (ACCESS) in Dearborn. 

“Before, I was always taught how to be a good employee, but not how to start my own business,” explained Morgan, who participated in the entrepreneurship program in 2011, which she says combined classroom work with visits to helpful resources in the community, including the U.S. Small Business Administration District Office in Detroit. “The program provided everything you need to do business and build your business plan. And the most important thing it did was show me that entrepreneurship wasn’t the means to an end; it was the means to a start.” 

Morgan can speak proudly now about her experience in the entrepreneurship program, but she says there was a time when positive feedback was hard to come by from some people close to her. The year was 2005, and Morgan did what many would call the unthinkable — particularly in the Motor City — when she quit a “good job” as a part-time Chrysler plant worker. Morgan says the job, which she held while also working as a tax preparer for H&R Block, could have eventually turned into a full-time plant position, thus sparking the ire of some people around her even more.  

“When you get a ‘good job,’ people clap for that, and today, that’s the kind of thing you celebrate on Facebook,” said Morgan, who confided that for a while she kept a low profile after leaving the plant because she did not want to hear from folks that were critical of her decision. “But when you leave a good job to try and start a business, people ask: ‘Why would you do that?’ ”

In Morgan’s case, the response was short: She simply wanted to control her own destiny. It was an outlook that Detroit royalty helped her to embrace, in the form of the late Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg (Sept. 9, 1930-Jan. 29, 2000), the pioneering Detroit radio personality who as an ordained minister, founded the Home of Love Church, at 10025 Grand River, which Morgan began attending when she was 5 years old. 

“I looked up to Queen,” said Morgan, who also is the proud daughter of Fred and A. Marie Morgan. “Queen taught the children in the church how to do everything connected to running the service, including the sound room and preaching. And Queen made sure that we knew everything that was available in our community, so I was involved in Junior Achievement and DAPCEP and Girl Scouts and the Boys & Girls Club. There was even a charm school, I believe, called “Miss Manners,” and I participated in that as well because of Queen.”   

Then there is that small but powerful word that Steinberg attached to the name of her church — love. 

Morgan says that it is with love in her heart that she tries to make a difference in the lives of others outside of her business dealings. Oftentimes, Morgan gives back by helping causes that provided support to her or her three children — Paige Morgan, a secondary education teacher; Peyton Morgan, an artillery specialist in the U.S. Army, and the late Preston Morgan, who died of a medical condition. A sampling of the support Morgan has provided includes cooking meals for Detroit PAL coaches; sponsoring Detroit youth chess teams and youths participating in Boys & Girls Club programs, and providing scholarships to young members at the Home of Love Church and to children of friends.

“With the scholarships, I can’t do millions or even a whole, whole lot; but I can do a few and I try my best to help where I can,” said Morgan, who also is a longtime supporter of Odis Bellinger’s “Building Better Men” mentoring program in Detroit. “I just believe that you should try to be the best you can be in life, and then try to help just one person, and that motivates me to try and do more.”

And sometimes the “love” and support that Morgan attempts to provide in her community comes back to her in profound ways. In 2020, when some of Morgan’s fellow boat community members at the Safe Harbor Detroit River Marina saw that she needed help loading items — including equipment used for home dialysis — they helped her move them from her car to Morgan’s 32-foot Silverton yacht. The act of kindness, which the marina members continued to carry out, led Morgan to take action.

“They wouldn’t take money, so I thought about it, and I said: ‘I can cook them a meal,' ” remembers Morgan, a member of the marina for six years. “I’m talking about a good Southern meal—oxtails and cornbread, beans and rice, baked chicken. It started out with me wanting to say thank you to 10 guys and then it caught on. Now it’s something that everyone at our marina and people from outside look forward to (during the warm months) on Fridays and Sundays. It’s like a meal at Big Momma’s house. I send out a menu beforehand and we eat together as a family." 

Morgan has no problem about being referred to as a good cook, but she pushes back when she is called a “strong woman," even when the phrase is meant as the ultimate form of respect for what she has done during her life.

“People always say that I am strong. But people in my situation (in need of a kidney transplant), we don’t feel strong,” Morgan explained on March 21 following an evening business meeting. “I just want to be every day. I’m just making it through and I don’t dwell on my health condition."

But moments later, Morgan offered up some advice that certainly can be considered strong for women who are hearing the same entrepreneurial voice in their head that Morgan heard decades ago. 

“My message to women is to walk in your fear,” said Morgan, who even displayed her entrepreneurial spirit as a child through activities like selling lead sinkers on the Detroit riverfront to people fishing and helping to haul trash for a dollar a bag during a Detroit garbage strike in the 1970s. “I say, 'Walk in that uncomfortable space where you don’t know everything and just try.' The only time it’s a failure is when you don’t try.” 

Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and a lifelong lover of Detroit culture in its diverse forms. In his second tour with the Free Press, which he grew up reading as a child, he is excited and humbled to cover the city’s neighborhoods and the many interesting people who define its various communities. Contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @STalleyfreep. Read more of Scott's stories at  www.freep.com/mosaic/detroit-is/ . Please help us grow great community-focused journalism by  becoming a subscriber .