The Scout 260 LXF exemplifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation in the center console category. Designed with the discerning boater in mind, this 26-foot vessel offers a seamless blend of luxury, performance, and versatility. Constructed with a high-performance hull, the 260 LXF ensures a smooth and stable ride, even in choppy waters. The boat’s aesthetic appeal is matched by its functional design, featuring ample seating and storage, making it ideal for both day trips and extended excursions. At the helm, state-of-the-art electronics and controls provide an intuitive and comfortable driving experience. The standard engine is a robust Mercury 200XL, offering impressive power and efficiency, with options to upgrade for those seeking even more performance. The open layout is designed for socializing and relaxation, with a spacious bow area, comfortable seating, and a convenient swim platform. High-quality finishes and materials are evident throughout, from the premium upholstery to the stainless steel fittings, reflecting Scout’s commitment to quality and attention to detail. The 260 LXF is not just about looks and luxury; it’s also equipped for fishing, with rod holders, tackle storage, and an optional T-top for shade. Whether you’re cruising the coastline, enjoying water sports, or casting a line, the Scout 260 LXF delivers an unmatched boating experience. With a competitive price point and a reputation for reliability, this model is an ideal choice for those who demand the best from their marine adventures.
Length
7.9M
Beam
2.6M
Draft
0.5M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
0
Cabin
0
Cruise Speed
30KT
Max Speed
45KT
Fuel
492L
Range
350NM
Engine
Mercury 200XL
Option 1
Yamaha F250XCA
Option 2
Honda BF250
Naval
Scout In-house
Exterior
Scout In-house
Interior
Scout In-house
New Starting From
€122,000
High Price Brokerage
€105,000
Low Price Brokerage
€85,000
Seakeeper Ride comes standard, not as an upsell.
The gyro based trim control system settles pitch and roll long before the Carolina flare at the bow has a chance to do its own work, so a 7.9 metre hull running at a 30 knot cruise stays composed rather than skittish. A sweeping sheerline and Scout’s signature tumblehome in the stern quarters keep spray away from the cockpit at speed, and a 0.5 metre draught still allows access to water a deeper offshore boat would avoid. Fuel capacity supports a 350 nautical mile range, enough for a genuine run to blue water and home again without recalculating the tank along the way.
Her flare is not decoration. It is spray control.
The wide Carolina flare at the bow and the tumblehome through the stern quarters give the 260 LXF a profile that is instantly Scout’s own, built from a hand laid hull with fully finished bilges, lids, doors and hatches, the kind of detail that rarely shows in a photograph but shows up in resale value a decade on. An integrated fibreglass hardtop runs the length of the helm, shading the console without the drag of a canvas frame, and a side door at the cockpit turns boarding from a dock or a swim platform into a single easy step rather than a climb.
The deck is organised the way a serious angler would organise it.
An extended, walkable transom gives clear access to the water for fighting fish or simply stepping down for a swim, with in-sole fish boxes keeping the catch out of the way until it matters. A forward lounge seat converts the bow into genuine guest seating when the rods are stowed, and a step down console interior houses a proper porcelain marine head rather than a token portable unit. Six flush mounted rod holders and a dedicated livewell in the port quarter complete a cockpit built to fish hard and clean up easily afterwards.
At 7.9 metres, she asks for serious intent rather than casual interest.
The standard Mercury 200XL comes with Yamaha and Honda outboard options for an owner with a preferred brand, and a 492 litre fuel tank backs a 350 nautical mile range that suits long offshore days rather than short harbour runs. Eight guests ride comfortably, two wireless phone chargers and a 45 quart Yeti cooler come fitted as standard, and the same in-house engineering that runs through every Scout model keeps the build consistent from the smallest Dorado to this, the largest LXF currently in the range. She is built to be used hard and to hold her value for doing so.
Every hatch, lid and bilge is finished by hand, not moulded and forgotten.
Scout’s own in-house naval architecture and engineering teams build the 260 LXF to the same hand laid standard across the hull, a detail that shows in the fit of every door and the quality of every finished compartment rather than in any single headline number. A 45 knot top speed from a 7.9 metre hull depends as much on this underlying construction as it does on horsepower, and the Seakeeper Ride system fitted as standard is itself an engineering decision rather than a comfort option bolted on afterwards. The result is a boat built to be fished hard for years before any of that engineering needs to prove itself twice.
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