The Eastern 22 Sportfisherman 2008 is a deep-V design and the Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 is a modified-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 Sportfisherman 2008 at 22,0 ft versus Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 1 900 lbs less than the Eastern 22 Sportfisherman 2008 at 1 600 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 Sportfisherman 2008 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 carries 90 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Eastern 22 Sportfisherman 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern 22 Sportfisherman 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 Eastern 248 Tournament 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 248 Tournament 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 Sportfisherman 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.