Who owns Scout Boats?

Scout Boats is privately owned by the Potts family. Steve Potts founded the company with his wife Dianne in 1989 in Summerville, South Carolina, and serves as CEO; all three of their adult children — Stevie, Sherrie, and Stephanie — hold leadership positions in the company. Steve Potts was inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame in October 2024.

Who makes Scout Boats?

Scout Boats are designed and built by Scout Boats, Inc., the Potts-family-owned company based in Summerville, South Carolina. Production is in-house at a 34-acre campus, with hulls, joinery, finish work, and rigging all completed at the same Summerville site.

Where are Scout Boats made?

Scout Boats are built in Summerville, South Carolina, where the company has operated since founders Steve and Dianne Potts started the business in 1989. The 34-acre Summerville campus builds the entire current lineup, from the smaller LX center consoles up through the 670 LXS flagship.

Used Scout Yachts for Sale

HMY Yachts For Sale

42 ft

2021 Scout 425 LXF

$975,000

Bal Harbour, FL

38 ft

Uncharted

2022 Scout 380 LXF "Uncharted"

$625,000

Stuart, FL

42 ft

2016 Scout 420 LXF

$375,000

Pompano Beach, FL

27 ft

2017 Scout 275LXF

$139,900

Pompano Beach, FL

All Yachts for Sale

53 ft

Dealership II

2023 Scout 530 LXF "Dealership II"

$2,149,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL

53 ft

2023 Scout 530 LXF

$2,050,000

Charleston, SC

53 ft

2020 Scout 530 LXF

$1,999,999

Miami, FL

53 ft

PRIME TIME

2022 Scout 530 LXF "PRIME TIME"

$1,895,000

Newport Beach, CA

53 ft

2020 Scout 530LXF

$1,270,000

punta gorda, FL

42 ft

42 Scout 420 LXF / 2020

2020 Scout 420 LXF "42 Scout 420 LXF / 2020"

$1,150,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL

40 ft

2024 Scout 400 LXF

$1,000,050

Stuart

53 ft

2020 Scout 530LXF

$975,000

punta gorda, FL

40 ft

2024 Scout 400 LXF

$949,000

North Palm Beach, FL

53 ft

SUSHI HUNTER

2020 Scout 530 LXF "SUSHI HUNTER"

$939,000

Miami, FL

42 ft

2021 Scout 425 LXF

$839,900

Ft Myers, FL

42 ft

2019 Scout 420 LXF

$789,000

Pompano Beach, FL

Current used Scout listings

HMY Yacht Sales is currently showing 98 active pre-owned Scout yachts. Median asking price $437K, most between $137K and $625K. Top listed regions include Florida, South Carolina, and Massachusetts.

Filter by size ranges such as under 30 feet and 30 to 40 feet or price bands such as under $500k and $500k to $1m.

Model-specific searches include 215 XSF, 215xsf, 251 XSS, 255 LXF. See every pre-owned Scout listing.

Scout Boats was founded in 1989 by Steve and Dianne Potts in Summerville, South Carolina, and remains family-owned and operated. Today Scout operates from a 34-acre campus and produces center consoles, dual consoles, and bay boats from 17 to 67 feet. The active used Scout inventory on HMY Yachts currently runs from 22 to 53 feet and model years 2012 to 2026.

For a used Scout, the major comparison points are model line (LXF, LXS, LX, Dorado, Sportfish), length, year, outboard package and hours, electronics suite, hardtop and tower configuration, livewell and leaning post setup, fuel capacity, and refit or repower history.

Scout model lineup

Model	LOA	Years built	Listings
215 XSF	21 ft	2019–2023	View →
215xsf	21 ft	2019–2024	View →
251 XSS	25 ft	2018–2021	View →
255 LXF	25 ft	2015–2020	View →
275 LXF	27 ft	2018	View →
275 Dorado	27 ft	2018	View →
288 LXF	28 ft	2026	View →
305 LXF	30 ft	2022	View →
345 CC	35 ft	2012	View →
350 LXF	35 ft	2014–2016	View →
350LXF	35 ft	2016	View →
355 LXF	35 ft	2023	View →
380 LXF	38 ft	2018–2022	View →
LXF	38 ft	2020	View →
400 LXF	40 ft	2024	View →
420 LXF	42 ft	2016–2020	View →
425 LXF	42 ft	2021–2022	View →
42LXF	42 ft	2016	View →
530 LXF	53 ft	2020–2023	View →
530LXF	53 ft	2020	View →

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Scout Boats?: Scout Boats is privately owned by the Potts family. Steve Potts founded the company with his wife Dianne in 1989 in Summerville, South Carolina, and serves as CEO; all three of their adult children — Stevie, Sherrie, and Stephanie — hold leadership positions in the company. Steve Potts was inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers Association Hall of Fame in October 2024.
Who makes Scout Boats?: Scout Boats are designed and built by Scout Boats, Inc., the Potts-family-owned company based in Summerville, South Carolina. Production is in-house at a 34-acre campus, with hulls, joinery, finish work, and rigging all completed at the same Summerville site.
Where are Scout Boats made?: Scout Boats are built in Summerville, South Carolina, where the company has operated since founders Steve and Dianne Potts started the business in 1989. The 34-acre Summerville campus builds the entire current lineup, from the smaller LX center consoles up through the 670 LXS flagship.