Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 18 2012 vs Eastern 35 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 18 2012 against a deep vee Eastern 35 2008 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.
The Eastern 18 2012 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Eastern 35 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern 18 2012 carries 28 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Eastern 35 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern 35 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eastern 18 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 35 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 18 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 8 in
Beam12 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail1,225 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg555.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1225
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail20 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail18 in. freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches18
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches42
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]33 ft. 2 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 100 gal. tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower50 - 70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadManual with 20 gal. holding tank