Matching a modified vee Eastern 248 Tournament 2011 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 27 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Eastern 248 Tournament 2011 at 24,0 ft versus Eastern Eastern 27 2010 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern 248 Tournament 2011 tips the scales at 3 625 lbs — 3 577 lbs more than the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 at 48 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 248 Tournament 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 9 gal and 11 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern Eastern 27 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Eastern 248 Tournament 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 248 Tournament 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.