When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Eastern 22 Lobsterfisherman 2011 and the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eastern Eastern 35 2013 measures 35,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eastern 22 Lobsterfisherman 2011 at 22,3 feet (2011). At 25 lbs and 14 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.
The Eastern 22 Lobsterfisherman 2011 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 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 35 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eastern 22 Lobsterfisherman 2011 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 35 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 22 Lobsterfisherman 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.