The Eastern 26 Center Console 2008 is a modified-V design and the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2010 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern Eastern 27 2010 tips the scales at 4 800 lbs - 1 300 lbs less than the Eastern 26 Center Console 2008 at 3 500 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 26 Center Console 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 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 - 110 gal and 110 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 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 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 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.