Matching a modified vee Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 at 18,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 tips the scales at 1 225 lbs — 1 190 lbs more than the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 at 35 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 18 Center Console 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.