Matching a modified vee Eastern 26 Center Console 2008 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 27 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 26 Center Console 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Eastern Eastern 27 2009 at 26,3 ft. At 35 lbs and 48 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Eastern 26 Center Console 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 27 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 11 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 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Eastern 26 Center Console 2008 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 27 2009 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 26 Center Console 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.