Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 18 2012 vs Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 18 2012 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 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.
The Eastern 18 2012 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 carries 52 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Eastern 18 2012. 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 Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 is rated for 6 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 Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,3 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
Model18
ModelEastern 22 (Sport Fisherman)
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 8 in
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches18
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] - Detail25 in
Height - Detail18 in. freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches18
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower50 - 70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPorta Pottie