Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 31 2008 vs Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Eastern 31 2008 is a modified-V design and the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Eastern 31 2008 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern 31 2008 carries 100 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 2009. 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 31 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 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 31 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern 31 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern Eastern 22 (Lobster) 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
Model31
ModelEastern 22 (Lobster)
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 2 in.
Beam7 ft. 8 in.
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches92
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in.
Draft [max] - Detail18 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches18
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 2 in.
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet22.25
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in.
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches376
Length overall - Inches267
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2550
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 100 gal. tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max380 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadManual with 20 gal. tank
HeadPorta Pottie