I designed and drafted SCOUT’S plans in 2007-2008. In 2009 Helen and I approached Sam Devlin to build our boat and his crew crafted a beautiful boat. We were completely pleased with the result and enjoyed cruising for seven years in lower Puget Sound’s Island parks, the North Sound and San Juan islands.

At the 2016 Boat Festival Sam and I discussed the idea of making SCOUT longer. I then seriously considered adding about 3 feet to the stern and Sam explained how to do it, based on similar jobs he completed. By this time, I had several stitch and glue boat building projects behind me. I had the outboard motor professionally removed and stored, ordered necessary plywood, epoxy and related stuff. I was committed.

For six months I worked on the project, about 650 hours and delivered the completed boat to Sam’s shop for repainting, just prior to the 2017 Boat Festival. It all worked out well and with a new paint job the addition is undetectable. We’re pleased with the appearance of the remodeled SCOUT. The added length gives more grace to Scout’s lines and the cockpit is longer. We now have trim tabs, a jack plate and elevated swim steps. The steering and tracking are improved for speeds up to 22 mph. We have continued to cruise SCOUT each year around the Puget Sound and to visit the Wooden Boat Festival.

We are offering SCOUT for sale this year because we are building an 18′ sail boat and don’t see how to enjoy and care for two lovely boats. If you’re interested in buying our unique cruiser you should contact Sam Devlin: sam@devlinboat.com, phone 360-402-9824 or us directly at my email: fishdcvr@gmail.com.