The Eastern 22 Center Console 2013 is a modified-V design and the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2013 at 21,8 ft versus Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 1 205 lbs less than the Eastern 22 Center Console 2013 at 2 295 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 22 Center Console 2013 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 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 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern 22 Center Console 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 248 Explorer 2010 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 22 Center Console 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.