When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Eastern 20 Center Console 2013 and the Eastern Eastern 18 2009 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Eastern 20 Center Console 2013 at 20,2 ft versus Eastern Eastern 18 2009 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern Eastern 18 2009 tips the scales at 1 225 lbs — 1 210 lbs less than the Eastern 20 Center Console 2013 at 15 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 20 Center Console 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 18 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 20 Center Console 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 18 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 20 Center Console 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 20 Center Console 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern Eastern 18 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.