Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Eastern Eastern 26 2010 vs Eastern Eastern 31 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Eastern Eastern 26 2010 against a deep vee Eastern Eastern 31 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 Eastern 31 2009 tops out at 330 hp. Engine specs for the Eastern Eastern 26 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Eastern Eastern 26 2010 carries 11 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Eastern Eastern 31 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 Eastern 31 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Eastern Eastern 26 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eastern Eastern 31 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Eastern Eastern 31 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eastern Eastern 26 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelEastern 26
ModelEastern 31
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam11 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.4
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches134
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail25 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31.33
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters9.55
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches376
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 2 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo or Cummins
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadVacu-Flush
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28