Scout Boats recalls
Scout Boats boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 450 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Scout Boats Inc has two USCG recalls on record spanning 1998 to 2020, affecting 450 units across two model lines. The 1998 campaign addressed safe load capacity labeling on 162 Scout models, while the 2020 campaign corrected flotation testing on 175 Sport Dorado hulls. Both campaigns address core safety compliance, and a used buyer should verify remedy completion before closing.
All Scout Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
971508S5/7/1998SAFE LOAD: PERS WGT; SAFE LOAD: MAX WGT
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20CG002111/9/2020Flotation test for person; Level floatation test wit
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What to check before you buy a used Scout Boats
- Request the hull identification number and check USCG recall status at uscgboating.org or via the Coast Guard Recall Lookup.
- For 162 Scout models from the late 1990s, confirm the safe load capacity label matches the corrected values from campaign 971508S.
- For 175 Sport Dorado models from around 2020, verify flotation remedy completion under campaign 20CG0021 with documentation from the seller or dealer.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation compartments and capacity labels during prepurchase survey, especially on affected model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many Scout Boats Inc recalls have been issued?
Two USCG recalls: campaign 971508S in 1998 for safe load capacity on 162 Scout models (231 units) and campaign 20CG0021 in 2020 for flotation testing on 175 Sport Dorado models (219 units).
What models are affected by Scout Boats Inc recalls?
The 162 Scout and 175 Sport Dorado. The 1998 campaign covered 231 units of the 162 Scout, and the 2020 campaign covered 219 units of the 175 Sport Dorado.
Are Scout Boats Inc recalls serious?
Yes. Both campaigns address fundamental safety compliance: correct safe load capacity labeling and flotation standards that determine whether the boat stays afloat when swamped.
How do I check if a used Scout boat has open recalls?
Use the hull identification number to search the USCG Recall Database at uscgboating.org. A marine surveyor can also verify remedy completion and current capacity plate accuracy during inspection.