Matching a modified vee Eastern 22 Center Console 2012 against a deep vee Eastern 22 Lobster 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Eastern 22 Center Console 2012 at 21,8 ft versus Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern 22 Center Console 2012 tips the scales at 2 295 lbs — 2 040 lbs more than the Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 at 255 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Eastern 22 Center Console 2012 and 135 hp for the Eastern 22 Lobster 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern 22 Center Console 2012 carries 64 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Eastern 22 Lobster 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.