Scout 172 Sportfish - Restoration

In August of 2022 I picked up this 2002 Scout 172 Sportfish in East Georgia and started restoring the boat to todays standards. The boat was very badly oxidized and needed a full rewire since everything was almost 21 Years old. The trailer quickly started showing its age and with the help of Charleston Trailer this boat is sitting better than every and glides over these southern roads. A PowerPole Pro Series was added with the motor bracket to avoid more holes in the transom and also a aluminum swim platform w/ ladder since this boat was never spec'd from the factory with a swim platform. During the winter two bottles of Mequiars One Step Compound and Marine Wax got her shining like the day she left the showroom floor. Thank you to all the friends, family, and local shops who helped make this dream boat project happen. Here's to many future memories and adventures!!

[@iliaortho]

Nice boat. I have year 2004, 175 model with 90 4 stroke. Love it. Great little boats.

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Right on!

[@user-ej1bq4bq2w]

I'm really close to bringing home a 2001 172 and I haven't been this excited about anything in as long as I can remember

[@iliaortho]

@@user-ej1bq4bq2w what is the power on it?

[@jamesdalton122]

Nice job! Looks great!

[@brandonkushall8860]

Been looking into maybe getting a scout. Boat looks good well done!

[@land_to_sea_studio]

You should! They are great boats!

[@sassafrasadventures1508]

Great job!

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Thanks!

[@richhortontube]

Great video. Can you give more info on the hatch on the dash? Specifically, where did you buy it? It looks like the perfect solution. Thanks.

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Boatoutfitters.com they have a custom hatch door option. It was expensive but very nice for what it is! If I remember right it was about $250.

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Some upgrades for early 2023 I ended up replacing the UHD2 Garmin with a UHD 94SV during the 4th of July deals. It was a little involved trimming the dash out more but so much better. Also paired with the Garmin Fuel Management system to montior fuel burn. Just picked up a 10' Shallow Water anchor to replace the 6' spike.

[@user-ej1bq4bq2w]

What kind of mpg's are you getting at different rpms? I'd love to know how much you payed for that swim ladder, I'll probably do the same thing to mine. Really like how that looks in SS

[@land_to_sea_studio]

I cruise around 30mph @3600rpm that is two adults full gas and lots of gear and the GFS reports 6mpg average for just cruising at the speed. I typically get to plane as quick as possible and try to stay there and just cruise. I have a 32gallon tank so typically the Garmin tells me 100+ mile range on the boat cruising with the 90 2Stroke.@@user-ej1bq4bq2w

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Swim ladder from Blackwater welding was like 800$ in Feb. of 2023 @@user-ej1bq4bq2w

[@mikek7006]

Did you do the golf ball scuppers on the transom, and how did it come out? This boat holds water on the deck I've noticed

[@land_to_sea_studio]

I did install them they bail water sometimes when on plane but 99% of the time I keep them plugged when actually on the water.

[@mikek7006]

Thank you

[@LowcountrySpeedracer]

I am here in CHS as well and looking at a 1998 172. How is this particular motor for you and what is the passenger capacity on this boat? I had a CS 198DLV as my last boat, any comparison that you may have against that.

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Motor has been great, its clear Scout designed the boat around the 90-2stroke we get 4-6mpg cruising at 32mph w/ 2 people and fishing gear; that adds up to like ~120mile range according to the fuel sensor I installed. The boat is rated to 6 people but I would not go more than 4 and 2 small kids. I would not put 6 adults there is not space. It's a great boat for running around and the flats but not a great family cruiser, I would go larger. It's a simple boat to learn to DIY anything and everything on. I have rewired and replaced about everything now on ours.

[@LowcountrySpeedracer]

@@land_to_sea_studio Awesome thank you, yeah it will mostly be my 13-year-old son and sometimes my wife. Thank you for the response.

[@eightofnine9]

Did you have to replace the fuel tank?

[@land_to_sea_studio]

I was the third owner and it seems to be replaced in the past.

[@jeremywyatt50]

Do you remember the dimensions of the custom hatch?

[@land_to_sea_studio]

No I measured the inside opening on the hatch and worked with boatoutfitters.com and had a hatch made. They were great and very fast on the production.

[@da1spotindaytona91]

Whats the top speed on it? Looking at picking up a 1999 with the same motor

[@land_to_sea_studio]

40mph with 2 people loaded with gear and a full tank

[@user-ej1bq4bq2w]

Hey man, nice boat! I'm here in CHS as well and will be purchasing a 2001 Scout SF 175 w/ the 90hp yamaha 2 stk also. From what I've read that motor has the perfect power to weight ratio for this vessel and I'm REALLY looking forward to getting familiar with it. I have ski's but this will be my first boat and after saving for so long I landed on the Sport Fish. Really seems to be the best hull in that size and with a 10" draft I think it will be amazing here in the low country. Do you have any off-shore experience to share with me yet? That's the only thing i'm worried about but if I can keep it on plane around 25-30 mph and just avoid the days when it's obvious I shouldn't be out there, I think it'll do just fine. Cheers

[@land_to_sea_studio]

Thanks! I have not been further offshore than heading out of the harbor and around the ocean side to Morris Island Lighthouse and it handled the chop wonderfully. I also took the boat down to the FL Keys and ~10miles offshore to the reefs which it handled the waves better than the 18' Parker we rented for the other members of the group. Good luck with the 175, I heard that hull also does great if you repower with a 4stroke!