Matching a deep vee Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 against a modified vee Eastern 24 Center Console 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 Lobster 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Eastern 24 Center Console 2008 at 23,0 ft. At 255 lbs and 183 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 and 150 hp for the Eastern 24 Center Console 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 52 gal and 52 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern 24 Center Console 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 24 Center Console 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 24 Center Console 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 22 Lobster 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.