When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Eastern 27 Lobsterfisherman 2011 and the Eastern 35 2008 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

The Eastern 27 Lobsterfisherman 2011 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Eastern 35 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern 27 Lobsterfisherman 2011 carries 11 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Eastern 35 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern 35 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eastern 27 Lobsterfisherman 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern 35 2008 could be the deciding factor.