Scout 242 Dorado Specifications
- Builder: Scout Boats, Summerville, South Carolina
- Type: Dual-console fish and ski boat
- Length Overall: 24'2"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Draft: 15"
- Fuel: 100 gal
- Seating: Cushioned bow seating, two captain's chairs, removable stern seat
- Cover Shipping Weight: 37 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage: Full cover: peaks over both consoles and the windshield, covers the bow seating and bow rail, captain's chairs, cockpit, stern seat and outboard cowling, rubrail to rubrail
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, breathable
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
| Weight | 37 lbs |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 9oz Polyester |
Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's made for the Scout 242 Dorado — 24'2" with an 8'6" beam — in its dual-console layout without a hard top. Please confirm your model and year when you order so we can check the pattern before we cut.
"Center Console" and "T-Top" are the names of our two cover styles, not boat types. A T-Top cover is for boats with a hard top of any kind; a Center Console cover is a full cover for boats without one, running bow to stern and rubrail to rubrail over everything, consoles and engine included. This cover is patterned for the 242 Dorado's dual-console deck.
No. They share the 24'2" length, but the 242 Abaco is a walkaround with a cuddy cabin and the 242 Sportfish is a center console, so their decks are cut differently. Choose this page only if your 242 has two consoles and bow seating.
The cover runs over the transom and falls as one loose drape over the outboard cowling; there's no fitted engine pocket, and the lower unit stays exposed below the hem. Tilt the engine down so the fabric hangs evenly.
If your boat has Power-Poles, select them in the Power Poles field when you order. A Power Pole Measurement Form will pop up; fill it in and email it to info@perfectfitboatcovers.com so we can cut the cover to fit around them.
Choose 9oz solution-dyed polyester (Navy or Black) for heavy-duty everyday protection, or premium Sunbrella acrylic (Marine Blue, Black, or Smoke) for maximum UV resistance and longevity.
No. The cover is made to protect your boat while it is parked on its trailer, up on a lift or in storage. Take it off before you tow: trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Materials and workmanship are covered for 1 year, and the fabric carries its own warranty (5 years on 9oz and 6 years on Sunbrella). Every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks; shipping is a $30 flat rate within the continental US.
Pricing: 9oz $1,135.00 · Sunbrella $1,335.00 — your final total appears below as you build your cover.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Scout 242 Dorado Center Console Boat Cover — Custom-Fit for the Scout 242 Dorado Dual Console
Scout Boats builds its fiberglass outboard boats at its headquarters near Summerville, South Carolina. The 242 Dorado was the largest Dorado dual console of the 222 Dorado and 242 Abaco generation, set up for fishing, skiing and family days. Scout’s specs list a 24’2″ length, an 8’6″ beam, a 15-inch draft and a 100-gallon tank. A walk-through windshield leads to fully cushioned bow seating, with a fold-out table and an insulated cooler in the bow storage and a full bow rail. The helm and passenger consoles get cushioned, adjustable captain’s chairs, and the port console has room for an optional marine head. There are six rod holders, a fishbox and an aerated baitwell, and aft there’s a removable stern seat with a wave gate and dual swim platforms with a ladder. A stainless bimini was offered. This Center Console cover is patterned for the Scout 242 Dorado’s dual-console deck, and like all of our Scout boat covers, it’s cut to this hull rather than a generic 24-foot size chart.
How It Fits the Scout 242 Dorado
The cover peaks over both consoles and the windshield and slopes down to the gunwales, falling to the rubrail along the 8’6″ beam. Forward it runs over the bow seating and the full bow rail to the stem; aft it covers the captain’s chairs, cockpit and stern seat, then crosses the transom and falls as one loose drape over the outboard cowling, with the lower unit exposed. Fold the bimini down or remove it first. Remove your trolling motor before installing the cover. Trolling motors come in too many styles to pattern around, so the cover isn’t made to go over one. Installation takes about five minutes: drape it bow to stern, run the hem cord along the rubrail, and cinch the adjustable strap-and-buckle tie-downs. It’s made for storage on a trailer, lift, dry stack, or jet dock — take it off before towing, since trailering with the cover on can damage it and voids the warranty.
Not the Same as the 240 or 245 Dorado
Scout’s later 245 Dorado (24’5″) and current 240 Dorado (23’8″) are different boats, offered with a hardtop, and each uses its own pattern. If you aren’t sure which Dorado you own, check the model name on your registration or hull paperwork.
Fabric, Warranty & Shipping
Choose 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric for heavy-duty everyday protection (5–7 year service life) or premium Sunbrella acrylic for 8–10 years of fade resistance. Both are water-repellent, breathable, mildew-resistant, and double-stitched at the seams. Each cover is backed by our warranty (1 year on materials and workmanship, plus 5 years on 9oz and 6 years on Sunbrella) and ships for a $30 flat rate within the US — every cover is made to order, so please allow 1–3 weeks. For the 22-foot model of the same era, see our Scout 222 Dorado Center Console cover; for the later 24-foot Dorado with a hardtop, see the Scout 245 Dorado T-Top cover.