Though trained as a Naval Architect with a degree from Webb Institue, Walter Scott worked for 30 years at Grumman Aerospace. He was a recognized expert on deep diving submersables. After retiring from Grumman in 1970 he went to work for designer and builder Ted Irwin and ultimately became chief engineer at Irwin Yachts. He was involved with the design of many yachts from the Irwin line.
Richard Watkins, of Watkins yachts, commisioned him to design the WATKINS 27 which went into production in 1977. The ALLMAND 31, another Scott design, appeared in 1979.
He is known to have designed a number of other 'one off' boats.
| Name | LOA (ft) | First Built | Last Built | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLMAND 31 | 30.75 | 1978 | 1985 | Masthead Sloop |
| ALLMAND 35 | 34.75 | 1981 | 1985 | Masthead Sloop |
| ALLMAND 35 PILOT HOUSE | 34.75 | 1981 | 1985 | Cutter |
| BEACHCOMBER 25 | 25.33 | 1979 | — | Cat Ketch (unstayed) |
| BOMBAY CLIPPER 31 | 31 | 1975 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| BOMBAY EXPRESS 26 | 26 | 1978 | — | Fractional Sloop |
| BOMBAY PILOTHOUSE 31 | 31 | 1976 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| CAPTIVA 240 | 24 | 1984 | 1988 | Fractional Sloop |
| CAPTIVA 35 | 34.75 | 1980 | — | Masthead Sloop |
| IRWIN 10/4 | 25.33 | 1975 | 1982 | Cutter |
| ISLAND PACKET 26 MKI | 30 | 1980 | 1982 | Cutter |
| ISLAND PACKET 26 MKII | 30 | 1982 | 1984 | Cutter |
| OFFSHORE 33 (SCOTT) | 33.08 | 1978 | — | Cat Ketch (unstayed) |
| WATKINS 27 | 27 | 1977 | 1984 | Masthead Sloop |
| WATKINS 29 | 28.92 | 1984 | 1988 | Masthead Sloop |