Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 240 XSFfromSCOUTis a compact entry in themotor yacht classsegment, categorized ascenter consolewith aaluminum hullconfiguration. Represented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, it suits buyers seeking a straightforward 23-foot platform with single outboard power.
Selecting a 240 XSF
Choose the 240 XSFif you value:
- A manageable footprint: 23 ft LOA and 8 ft beam for easy trailering and storage.
- The simplicity of a single Yamaha outboard running on gas.
- The practical layout of a center console formatdesign for clear deck access.
- An aluminum deck and a hull in the aluminum classdesignation.
- Basic onboard amenities including one head and 15 gallons of fresh water.
Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, can guide you through configuration and purchase.
Features of the Model
- Category: motor yacht; Sub-category:center console.
- Hull classification: aluminum.
- Power: Single Yamaha outboard; gas fuel.
- Onboard amenities: One head; 15-gallon water capacity.
- Construction details: Aluminum deck.
- Manageable dimensions: 23 ft LOA, 8 ft beam (7.16 m x 2.56 m).
Technical Specifications
- LOA: 23 ft (7.16 m)
- Beam: 8 ft (2.56 m)
- Engines: 1 × Yamaha
- Engine type: Outboard
- Fuel type: Gas
- Fuel capacity: 1 gal
- Water capacity: 15 gal
- Heads: 1
- Hull: aluminum class
- Deck material: Aluminum
- Category: motor yacht/center console
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, build guidance, and availability of the 240 XSFbySCOUT, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications, documentation, inspections, and delivery to your preferred location.
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the overall dimensions of the 240 XSF? A: TheLOAis 23 ft (7.16 m) and thebeamis 8 ft (2.56 m).
Q: What is the engine setup on this model? A: It features 1Yamahaoutboardrunning ongas.
Q: What is the fuel and water capacity? A: Fuel capacityis 1 gal, andwater capacityis 15 gal.
Q: How is the hull and deck described? A: The hull is in the aluminum classificationcategory, and thedeck materialis Aluminum.
Q: Which categories does this model belong to? A: It is a motor yachtand specifically acenter console yacht. For acquisition details, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and reviewers tend to use the 240 XSFas a right-sized family runabout, splitting time between day cruising/weekend outings and saltwater fishing. The deck plan supports both roles with forward lounge seating, a fold-down transom bench, and large integrated livewells that keep inshore and coastal sessions organized.
On the water, performance bulletins and sea trials put cruise in the 40–50 mph range with a top end around 53–55 mph, and 0–20 mph in about 4.3 seconds and 0–30 mph in roughly 6.4 seconds. In light rough water, a Sport Fishing reviewer noted the chop “didn’t faze it one iota,” which aligns with the boat’s quick time to plane and composed handling.
Comfort and practicality stand out for a 24-footer: a private head compartment is integrated into the console, the bow is described as “amazingly spacious,” and the cockpit feels generous for mixed crew and gear, while a full-width swim platform eases water access. Routine service is straightforward thanks to the single-outboard layout, but forum threads note gelcoat stress cracks on some older SCOUTboats, reports of condensation or standing water in foam-filled/cored spaces on certain hulls, and community comments that long-term quality can decline compared with other brands—so a careful inspection is advisable.
Pros and Cons
- Versatile for family day cruising and inshore/coastal fishing with livewells, forward lounge seating, and a fold-down transom bench.
- Quick to plane and fast for its size, with 0–20 mph around 4.3 s and a top end about 53–55 mph per performance bulletins.
- Private head and a notably spacious bow and cockpit for a 24-foot center console, plus a full-width swim platform.
- Forum and owner threads report gelcoat stress cracks on some older SCOUTboats.
- Some owners have reported condensation or standing water in foam-filled or cored spaces on certain boats.
- Community feedback suggests long-term quality can decline after a few years compared with other brands.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 XSF | 23' 0" (7.16 m) | 8' 0" (2.56 m) | - | - | - |
| 355 LXF | 35' 0" (10.67 m) | 10' 0" (3.28 m) | - | - | - |
| 255 Dorado | 25' 0" (7.62 m) | - | - | - | - |
| 210 Sportfish | 21' 0" (6.40 m) | 8' 0" (2.54 m) | - | - | - |
| 300 LXF | 30' 0" (9.17 m) | 9' 0" (3 m) | 6' 3" (1.92 m) | - | - |
| 355 LXF CC | 35' 0" (10.69 m) | 10' 0" (3.28 m) | 6' 7" (2 m) | 36 kn / 55 kn | - |
| 240 Dorado | 23' 0" (7.16 m) | 8' 0" (2.56 m) | - | - | - |
| 215 XSF | 68' 0" (21 m) | 27' 0" (8.50 m) | - | - | - |
| 215 Dorado | 21' 0" (6.53 m) | 8' 0" (2.56 m) | - | - | - |
| 225 XSF | 22' 0" (6.81 m) | 8' 0" (2.59 m) | - | - | - |
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