Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 27 Islander 2013 vs Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 27 Islander 2013 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern 27 Islander 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 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 27 Islander 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 27 Islander 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 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.
General Boat Info
Model27 Islander
ModelEastern 22 (Sport Fisherman)
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet27.33
Length - Feet22.25
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches328
Length overall - Inches267
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadPorta Pottie