Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 27 Islander 2013 vs Eastern Eastern 31 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 27 Islander 2013 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 31 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.
The Eastern Eastern 31 2009 tops out at 330 hp. Engine specs for the Eastern 27 Islander 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern Eastern 31 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Eastern 27 Islander 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 31 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 31 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern 27 Islander 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model27 Islander
ModelEastern 31
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 3 in
Beam11 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters3.12
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Inches123
Beam - Inches134
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail8,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet27.33
Length - Feet31.33
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inches328
Length overall - Inches376
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 2 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo or Cummins
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadVacu-Flush
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28