Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 24 Lobster 2008 vs Eastern 35 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Eastern 24 Lobster 2008 is a modified-V design and the Eastern 35 2008 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.
The Eastern 24 Lobster 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Eastern 35 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern 35 2008 carries 100 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Eastern 24 Lobster 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 35 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eastern 24 Lobster 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 35 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 35 2008 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 24 Lobster 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in.
Beam12 ft. 0 in.
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches144
Draft [max] - Detail15 in.
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2,370 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1075.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2370
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches420
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]33 ft. 2 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 100 gal. tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadManual with 20 gal. holding tank