Matching a modified vee Eastern 27 2008 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eastern 27 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2010 at 22,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2010 tips the scales at 255 lbs — 207 lbs less than the Eastern 27 2008 at 48 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 27 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 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 Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2010 carries 52 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Eastern 27 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 27 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 27 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.