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2026 Scout 188 Sportfish

18 ft · MarineMax Wrightsville Beach

2026 Scout 188 Sportfish

Scout 188 Sportfish

2026 Scout 188 Sportfish — Built for the Bay, Ready for Anything | Stock #214291

The 2026 Scout 188 Sportfish is a versatile bay and nearshore boat designed for anglers and weekend adventurers alike, powered by a Mercury 115ELPT. Finished in sharp Alpine Gray with the Sport Package, this 18-footer delivers a clean, functional layout with premium upgrades throughout. Whether you're chasing redfish in the shallows or cruising with the family, the 188SF is ready to perform.

Finance Available Through MarineMax

Combined Features & Specs:

  • Powered by Mercury 115ELPT
  • Full hull color: Alpine Gray
  • Sport Package — aluminum Bimini top and bow cushion with bolster
  • Garmin 943XS display with GT21 transducer
  • Bay Star hydraulic steering
  • Fusion Bluetooth stereo with four 6" speakers
  • JL Audio speaker upgrade with four 6.5" speakers
  • Console cover
  • Reversible pilot seat cover
  • Battery charger
  • Dometic trim tabs with LED indicator switch
  • Dual battery select switch with two battery trays
  • Dual integrated swim platforms with port ladder and grab rails
  • Phender Pro docking system — 4 pins and 4 receivers

Built for bay and nearshore fishing yet equally at home on weekend family cruises, the 2026 Scout 188 Sportfish delivers a premium audio setup, reliable Garmin navigation, and thoughtful onboard conveniences. Act now—this 2026 Scout 188 Sportfish is primed for immediate adventures and ready to go.

Boat for sale at MarineMax Wrightsville Beach.

Model year
2026
Length overall
18 ft
Beam
7 ft 7 in
Hull
Fiberglass

Specification

As published by the listing party. Fields the listing did not publish are absent, not inferred.
Principal characteristics
Builder
Scout
Model
188 Sportfish
Class
Center Consoles
Model year
2026
Dimensions & hull
Length overall18 ft
Beam7 ft 7 in
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine & propulsion
Engines1x MERCURY 115ELPT CT 115 hp
FuelGas
Published specifications
Length18 ft
Beam7 ft 7 in
Minimum Draft0 ft 1 in
Dry Weight1645.0 lbs
Engine Count1
Total Horse Power115 hp
Drive TypeOther
Fuel TypeGas
MakeMERCURY
Model115ELPT CT
Fuel Capacity39.0 gal
Hull MaterialFiberglass
ConditionNew
ClassCenter Consoles

Video & media

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Builder information from the YotSignal OEM databaseFull model record →
Scout Boats Scout 188 Sportfish

From the company that has brought many firsts to the coastal fishing boat segment, we introduce our new 188 Sportfish. This model sets a new bar by incorporating many features not found on models under 20’. Our own Scout Air Assist Hull design allows for early planning, increased stability, less horsepower required, yet high performance. [...]

Length Overall18' 11" (5.8 m) ft-in/m
Beam7' 6" (2.3 m) ft-in/m
Draft10" (0.3 m) ft-in/m
Fuel Capacity39 gal (148 L) gal/L
Max Horsepower115 HP (76 kW) hp/kW
Dry Weight (w/o engines)1,645 lbs (746 kg) lb/kg
Deadrise13 degrees deg
2 builder photos5 documentsSource scoutboats.com

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