Both the Eastern 27 Lobsterfisherman 2012 and the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 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 2012 carries 110 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010. 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 27 Lobsterfisherman 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Sport Fisherman) 2010 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 Lobsterfisherman 2012 could be the deciding factor.