Manufacturer Profile · 1941 to 2026
Scout has 3,303 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1941 to 2026. Federal records show 2 recalls and 72 USCG-reported accidents involving Scout hulls. Popular models include the Sportfish, 185, Scout.
Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.
Scout HINs start with SLP. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.
Check a Scout HIN →Based on 72 USCG-reported incidents involving Scout vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.
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Every Scout boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Scout HINs begin with the manufacturer code SLP.
Scout is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code SLP. Vessels on file span model years 1941 through 2026. HullScore tracks 3,303 Scout vessels in our database, along with 2 manufacturer recalls and 72 USCG-reported boating accidents.
The most commonly registered Scout models include the Sportfish, 185, Scout, 38, 175. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.
Before purchasing a used Scout, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.