Both the Eastern 248 Islander 2012 and the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern 248 Islander 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 Islander 2012 could be the deciding factor.