Scout 240 Bay — Quick-Reference Specs
- Boat Model: Scout 240 Bay
- Cover Type: T-Top Boat Cover
- Length Overall (LOA): 24'
- Beam: 8' 6"
- Dry Weight: ~2800 lbs
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- 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 Scout 240 Bay specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, mildew-resistant, 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.
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Install
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This cover is custom-patterned specifically for the Scout 240 Bay T-Top — the flagship of Scout's bay boat family. It wraps the hull below the hardtop while leaving the fiberglass T-Top roof exposed, delivering full below-deck protection across the full 24'0" 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.
The 240 Bay is the largest and most capable boat in Scout's Bay family. At 24'0" with an 8'6" beam, 300 HP max, 85 gallons of fuel, 20-degree deadrise, and 8-person capacity, it delivers the range and open-water confidence that smaller bay boats can't match while retaining the shallow-draft bay boat DNA. This cover protects the 240's premium deck layout and extensive electronics package.
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 240 Bay T-Top — every contour, console position, and the full 8'6" beam width is accounted for, resulting in a tighter fit that sheds water more effectively 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 240 Bay T-Top Boat Cover
The Scout 240 Bay is the flagship of Scout’s bay boat family — a full 24’0″ platform with an 8’6″ beam, 20-degree deadrise, 300 HP max, and 85 gallons of fuel that redefines what a bay boat can do. Most bay boats compromise on either shallow-water access or open-water capability; the 240 Bay delivers both. The 300 HP engine pushes the NuV3 triple-stepped hull to speeds that eat up the miles between distant fishing grounds, while the hull’s optimized running surface still delivers the shallow-draft performance that bay fishermen need. Scout engineered the 240 Bay in Summerville, South Carolina, as the boat that proves their bay lineup can scale — the same NuV3 technology that starts in the compact 200 Bay reaches its full potential in the 240, carrying 8 passengers with enough fuel range for all-day offshore-adjacent runs that smaller bay boats simply can’t make.
A Perfect Fit T-Top cover for the 240 Bay protects the largest deck area in the Scout bay family — an expansive fishing and cruising platform with more console real estate, more seating, more electronics, and more exposed gel coat than any other Bay model. The 240’s combination of 24-foot length and 8’6″ beam creates substantial surface area that demands precision-patterned cover construction to maintain a taut, water-shedding fit without pooling or sagging. 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 240 Bay’s specific hull geometry. The cover wraps below the T-Top hardtop, leaving the fiberglass roof exposed while protecting everything beneath.
The Flagship That Changed the Bay Boat Conversation
Before the 240 Bay, Scout’s bay lineup topped out at 22 feet — capable boats, but limited in the kind of range and passenger capacity that families and guides need for full-day mixed-use trips. The 240 Bay pushed the ceiling with 300 HP, 85 gallons of fuel, and an 8-person capacity that makes it as comfortable for family sandbar trips as it is for tournament redfish runs. The NuV3 hull’s triple-step design keeps the 240 efficient at cruise speeds despite its size, and the foam-filled construction provides unsinkable flotation. Your cover protects the premium fishing and cruising layout — helm electronics, live wells, rod storage, leaning post, and the vast deck that accumulates UV damage and salt corrosion between uses.
Scout Covers for Every Configuration
Perfect Fit covers Scout’s entire lineup, from bay boats to offshore platforms. Browse our full center console boat cover collection, or compare the Scout 200 Bay T-Top cover for the entry-level bay boat with nimble shallow-water access. For serious offshore capability, explore the Scout 275 Dorado T-Top cover — a blue-water dual-console platform with walk-around versatility.
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