Scout 235 Dorado Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): ~23'5"
- Beam: 8'6"
- Dry Weight: ~2,400 lbs (without engine)
- Engine: Twin, max 250 HP per side
- Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons
- Draft: ~15"
- Hull Type: NuV3 triple-stepped, foam-filled fiberglass
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: Full center console cover wraps entire hull, deck, and console
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5–7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to 23'5" Scout 235 Dorado specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
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.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This cover is custom-patterned specifically for the Scout 235 XSF T-Top. It wraps the hull below the hardtop while leaving the fiberglass T-Top roof exposed, delivering full below-deck protection across the 23'5" length and 8'6" beam.
The cover wraps your hull, gunwales, and console area below the hardtop frame. The white fiberglass T-Top roof stays fully visible on top. You get complete hull protection without the hassle of covering the overhead structure.
9.25 oz Sunbrella acrylic marine fabric — the industry benchmark for marine covers. It blocks over 98% of UV rays, resists mildew and fading, and breathes to prevent moisture buildup underneath.
Navy, Black, and Charcoal. All are solution-dyed Sunbrella acrylic, meaning the color goes all the way through the fiber — not just surface-dyed — for superior fade resistance over years of outdoor exposure.
At 23'5" with 300 HP, 100 gallons of fuel, 20-degree deadrise, and approximately 3,665 lbs dry weight, the 235 XSF delivers genuine offshore capability without the size and overhead of the 240 or 245. It's large enough to handle serious blue-water conditions yet still nimble enough for standard ramps and tight waterways. Many boaters consider it the ideal crossover configuration.
Adjustable straps, quick-release buckles, and shock cord hems make installation a one-person job that takes just a few minutes. No tools required — just drape, position, and cinch.
Yes. The cover is designed to work on dock lifts, boat lifts, and standard mooring configurations. The strap system accommodates lift arms and bunks without interference.
The Sunbrella fabric carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty against loss of color, strength, and rot. This gives you a full decade of guaranteed fabric performance in the harshest marine environments.
Generic covers use approximate measurements and one-size-fits-many patterns. This cover is custom-patterned to Scout's factory dimensions for the 235 XSF T-Top — every contour, console position, and the full 8'6" beam width is accounted for, resulting in a tighter fit that sheds water and resists wind better than universal alternatives.
Yes. fast, insured shipping is included on every order within the continental United States. No hidden fees or inflated shipping surcharges.
Scout 235 XSF T-Top Boat Cover
The Scout 235 XSF is the performance sweet spot of Scout’s Express Sportfish family — a 23’5″ crossover platform with an 8’6″ beam, 20-degree deadrise, 300 HP max, 100 gallons of fuel, and approximately 3,665 lbs of dry weight that puts it firmly in offshore-capable territory. At 23’5″, the 235 XSF is large enough to handle serious blue-water conditions — the 20-degree deadrise and NuV3 triple-stepped hull cut through seas that would pound lesser boats back to the dock — yet still nimble enough to navigate tight inshore waterways and launch from standard ramps without a crew. Scout engineers in Summerville, South Carolina, positioned the 235 XSF as the model where crossover capability meets genuine offshore performance: 300 HP pushes the hull to speeds that make distant fishing grounds accessible, and 100 gallons of fuel provides the range to fish them without watching the gauge. The 235 XSF sits between the 215 and 240 in the XSF family chain, offering a balance of size, power, and manageability that many boaters consider the ideal crossover configuration.
A Perfect Fit T-Top cover for the 235 XSF protects a substantial investment in deck infrastructure, electronics, and finish quality. The 235’s 23’5″ length and 8’6″ beam create an expansive deck area with more fishing hardware, seating, and electronics than the smaller XSF models — all of it exposed to the UV, salt, and weather that degrade performance and appearance between trips. Choose between solution-dyed marine fabric (5–7 years) or premium Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years), both anchored by reinforced stitching, hem cord at the rubrail, and adjustable tie-down straps engineered for the 235 XSF’s specific hull geometry. The cover wraps below the T-Top hardtop, leaving the fiberglass roof exposed while delivering comprehensive below-deck protection.
Where Crossover Meets Offshore
The 235 XSF is the model that convinces anglers they don’t need a dedicated offshore boat. At 300 HP with 100 gallons of fuel and a 20-degree deadrise, the 235 handles the kind of runs — Gulf Stream trolling, deep reef drops, long bay crossings — that define serious saltwater fishing. The NuV3 hull’s triple-step design delivers efficient cruise speeds that stretch the 100-gallon tank, and the foam-filled construction provides unsinkable flotation. Your cover protects the offshore-grade equipment that makes those trips possible — the helm electronics, live wells, rod storage systems, and deck hardware that accumulate corrosive salt fastest on boats that run open water regularly.
The Complete XSF Family
Perfect Fit covers Scout’s entire Express Sportfish lineup, from the compact 210 to the flagship 245. Browse our full center console boat cover collection, or compare the Scout 240 XSF T-Top cover for the next step up with the same 300 HP capability in a larger platform. For Scout’s premium luxury fisherman line, explore the Scout 277 LXF T-Top cover — where offshore performance meets luxury appointments.
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