When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Eastern 31 2008 and the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 are modified 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 31 2008 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eastern Eastern 35 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Eastern 31 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 35 2013 could be the deciding factor.