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Despite Small Boat Liniage, the Abaco 350 is Big on Features

You want a pocket-sized "yacht" that cruises like a cruiser, fishes like a sportfisher and treats you like a king? Check out Scout's flagship, the 350 Abaco.

Yeah, I know, you remember when Scout Boats only built pint-sized center consoles. You can recall crouching down behind that miniscule windshield, feeling gunwales that hit barely above your ankles, and an absence of any sort of creature comfort.

But Scout left those days behind as it grew the size of its line, first into the 20-foot range and now beyond with the 350 Abaco. In fact, with this new boat, Scout says not only good-bye but also good riddance to the old days.

The 350 Abaco comes with many standard features – including a generator, air conditioning, bow thruster and power-assisted steering – that other manufacturers confine to the options list. I might recommend a few upgrades, such as a larger livewell. But overall, there's precious little not to like.