Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern 31 2008 vs Eastern Eastern 27 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern 31 2008 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 27 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 31 2008 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 27 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 Eastern 27 2009 carries 11 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Eastern 31 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 31 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 27 2009 caps at 8. 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 27 2009 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 2 in
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches134
Beam - Inches1
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches24
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 2 in
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches376
Length overall - Inches316
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
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 - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max380 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadManual with 20 gal. tank
HeadSealand 711