Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 248 Tournament 2012 vs Eastern 35 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 248 Tournament 2012 against a deep vee Eastern 35 2008 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 Tournament 2012 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 248 Tournament 2012 carries 9 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Eastern 35 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 248 Tournament 2012 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 248 Tournament 2012 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
Model248 Tournament
Model35
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam12 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
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 - Detail3,625 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1644.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3625
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 - Feet35
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches42
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]33 ft. 2 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 100 gal. tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadManual with 20 gal. holding tank