Matching a modified vee Eastern 248 Tournament 2013 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Center Console) 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Eastern 248 Tournament 2013 at 24,0 ft versus Eastern Eastern 22 (Center Console) 2009 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern 248 Tournament 2013 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 1 969 lbs more than the Eastern Eastern 22 (Center Console) 2009 at 16 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Center Console) 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 Tournament 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Center Console) 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 Tournament 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 248 Tournament 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 (Center Console) 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.