Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 248 Islander 2013 vs Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 248 Islander 2013 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 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 Islander 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 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 248 Islander 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 248 Islander 2013 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) 2009 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 Islander
ModelEastern 22 (Sport Fisherman)
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
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
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPorta Pottie