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2026 Scout 288 LXF

28 ft · MarineMax Wrightsville Beach

2026 Scout 288 LXF

Scout 288 LXF

2026 Scout 288 LXF — Built for the Open Water | Stock #220790

The 2026 Scout 288LXF is a premium offshore center console engineered for serious anglers and weekend adventurers alike. Powered by dual Mercury 300XL Verado V8 with Joystick Piloting, this 28-foot hull delivers the performance, range, and confidence to take on any water. Finished in a striking Midnight Blue full hull color with a Bianca interior, every detail has been curated for the discerning boater.

Finance Available Through MarineMax

Combined Features & Specs:

  • Powered by dual Mercury 300XL Verado V8 with Joystick Piloting (JPO)
  • Midnight Blue exterior with full hull color upgrade
  • Bianca cushion package
  • Garmin display — 9224 upgrade
  • Garmin GT12M transducer
  • Deluxe stereo upgrade — eight 7.7" speakers, one 10" sub, two JL amplifiers
  • Rocket launchers — hard top mounted
  • Phone to Garmin via HDMI
  • Diaphragm overboard discharge waste pump
  • Bow rod and cup holders — replaces two flush mount rod holders
  • Premium Experience package

Built for offshore fishing yet equally at home on weekend cruises with family and friends, the 2026 Scout 288 LXF delivers twin-engine performance, premium electronics, and thoughtful amenities throughout. Act now — this 2026 Scout 288 LXF is primed for immediate adventures and ready to go.

Boat for sale at MarineMax Wrightsville Beach.

Model year
2026
Length overall
28 ft
Beam
9 ft 11 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
288 LXF
Class
Center Consoles
Model year
2026
Dimensions & hull
Length overall28 ft
Beam9 ft 11 in
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine & propulsion
Engines2x MERCURY WHT 300 JPO VDO V8 AMS ES 600 hp
FuelGas
Published specifications
Length28 ft
Beam9 ft 11 in
Dry Weight5600.0 lbs
Engine Count2
Total Horse Power600 hp
Drive TypeOther
Fuel TypeGas
MakeMERCURY
ModelWHT 300 JPO VDO V8 AMS ES
Fuel Capacity188.0 gal
Fresh Water Capacity23.0 gal
Holding Tank Capacity14.0 gal
Hull MaterialFiberglass
ConditionNew
ClassCenter Consoles

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Builder information from the YotSignal OEM databaseFull model record →
Scout Boats Scout 288 LXF

The all-new Scout 288 LXF raises the bar for combined beauty and high performance that outpaces the competitive models in its class. It’s loaded with standard features such as a fully walkable transom swim platform with Esthec, a port-side swing-in door, forward seating with backrests and storage below, and a sleekly designed hardtop w/ integrated [...]

Length Overall28' 9" (8.76 m) ft-in/m
Beam9' 9" (2.97 m) ft-in/m
Draft24" (0.61 m) ft-in/m
Fuel Capacity188 gal (712 L) gal/L
Max Horsepower600 HP (448 kW) hp/kW
Dry Weight (w/o engines)5,600 lbs (2,540 kg) lb/kg
Deadrise21 degrees deg
Bridge Clearance9' 1" (2.77 m) ft-in/m
Fresh Water23 gal (87 L)
Holding Tank14 gal (53 L)
2 builder photos3 documentsSource scoutboats.com

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