Boats

2020 Scout 215 Dorado

The 215 Dorado is a smooth-riding dual-console that doubles as a fishing machine.

By Boating Tech Team

Updated: December 11, 2019

The hull slices smoothly through rough water and corners like a sports car. Courtesy Scout Boats

With a frameless wraparound acrylic windshield and style lines that instantly identify it as a Scout, the new 215 Dorado will turn heads anywhere this smooth-riding dual-console model carries you. Plus, a host of angling features make this an effective fishing machine, as well.

Whether fishing or cruising, you’ll stay comfy. The bow offers twin lounges and serves as a gathering place that envelopes crew in posh two-tone wraparound seating. Set up the optional oval, teak table ($1,045) for drinks and snacks.

Skippers will love the helm—especially when it comes equipped with an optional flush-mounted Garmin GPSMap 942XS. Courtesy Scout Boats

Open the central windshield panel and stroll aft to find a spacious cockpit deck spanning 7¼ feet by 7¾ feet. Fold down the transom bench seat to kick back while skimming across the bay. Twin adjustable, swiveling bucket-style seats for the helm and port console come standard, but you can opt for back-to-back seating that converts into a lounge on the port side.

Enjoy watersports? Pull your gear out of the central in-sole ski locker, set up the optional ski pylon ($1,102), crank up the Fusion four-speaker stereo, and have a blast. The F150 Yamaha outboard on our test boat displayed plenty of pop, propelling the 215 to plane in 3.5 seconds and 30 mph in 7.5 seconds. Top speed was a pleasing 43 mph at 5,700 rpm. Want more power? You can max out the 215 Dorado at 200 hp in either a Mercury or a Yamaha.

Fold down the transom bench seat to kick back while skimming across the bay. Courtesy Scout Boats

Use the telescoping, stainless-steel boarding ladder in the starboard swim platform to climb aboard, and the enclosed head compartment in the port console to change in privacy. A portable marine toilet is optional ($365), but a good idea when cruising or fishing with friends.

This boat’s fishy side emerges with four gunwale rod holders, horizontal rod racks below the gunwales and a 19.4-gallon covered livewell in the port quarter. Order the optional freshwater washdown ($811) to clean up after fishing.

Open the central windshield panel and stroll aft to find a spacious cockpit deck spanning 7¼ feet by 7¾ feet. Courtesy Scout Boats

Skippers will love the helm—especially when it comes equipped with an optional flush-mounted Garmin GPSMap 942XS ($1,859). A black acrylic dash and matching countertops, along with a beefy stainless-steel wheel, complement this boat’s classy look.