Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 248 Explorer 2012 vs Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 248 Explorer 2012 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 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.
The Eastern 248 Explorer 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 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 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 carries 52 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Eastern 248 Explorer 2012. 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 248 Explorer 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 248 Explorer 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 248 Explorer 2012 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 Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model248 Explorer
ModelEastern 22 (Sport Fisherman)
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail24 in. freeboard
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches267
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPorta Pottie