SCOUT

Overview

SCOUT, Defoe Contract #140, was designed by Walter McInnis of the firm Eldridge McInnis and built by the Defoe Boat & Motor Works in Bay City Michigan. The yacht was commissioned by RE Klages and was originally named CORMAR. Later names include HI-BALL III (1933), OLYMPIC SCOUT (1955), and finally SCOUT (2000). 

She has had a fortunate past with excellent owners/custodians who have kept her in top form, most recently she has benefitted from a significant refit / rebuild by the experts at McMillen Yachts between 2000 and 2001 which saw the majority of the bottom re-planked and about 70% of the hull replaced. Then again in 2018 and 2019, another significant refit more focused on mechanicals was undertaken by Lyman Morse in Camden, Maine which saw the installation of a totally new engine room, new electronics, and the refastening of the hull. 

In short, SCOUT needs nothing except for normal yearly maintenance and those inspecting her will find her in excellent mechanical, structural, and cosmetic condition with fully updated systems and ready to go.

These photos while representative, are approximately 5 years old. Profile photo courtesy of Onne van der Wal. A new photoshoot is scheduled for 2023.

Interior

SCOUT is classic 1930’s through and through on the interior with modern touches hidden and out of view as much as possible.  Brightwork contrasted by with white paneling are throughout as is light colored carpet on the sole.  The heads feature classic cork flooring, as does the galley and crew quarters.

Saloon

Located forward with port and starboard side deck access doors.  Very bright and airy with roll down windows.

• (6) Wall sconces
• (6) Roll down windows
• Louvered blinds
• Carpeted sole
• Generously sized storage banquet forward
• Settee aft which can pull out to for another berth if needed
• Numerous storage lockers
• Ships clock and barometer
• Port and Starboard sliding side deck doors

Galley

Located forward of the saloon and accessed via a curved stairway with a separation door.  It is well-ventilated, has good natural light, and has been updated with modern appliances however is still in keeping with the rest of the vessel.

• Stainless Fisher Paykel Stove/Oven with vented hood
• Bosh dishwasher
• Cold plate ice box/freezer
• U-line drawer refrigerators
• Microwave
• Coffee maker
• Wood and Stainless countertops
• Cork sole
• Generous storage for foodstuffs
• U-line icemaker (on deck)
• Sea Frost cold plate drink refrigerator (on deck)