Eastern 248 Tournament Edition

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$79,000

Overview

The Eastern 248 Tournament is a practical, seaworthy, fuel-efficient Downeast fishing boat with the comfort of a pilothouse and forward cabin. It is large enough for serious nearshore and coastal use, yet manageable and economical to run and maintain. Well suited for serious recreational fishing, island-hopping, or just fun days on the water.

Sale includes ownership of a mooring in Carver’s Harbor - Vinalhaven, Maine!

Basic Specifications

  • Year: 2011

  • Make: Eastern

  • Model: 248 Tournament Edition

  • Boat Type: Downeast-style pilothouse fishing boat

  • Hull Material: Fiberglass

  • Hull Type: Modified-V / Downeast workboat-style hull

  • Length Overall: 24 ft.

  • Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.

  • Draft: approx. 15 in.

  • Freeboard: approx. 24 in.

  • Dry Weight: 3,600 lbs.

  • Fuel Capacity: 90 gallons

  • Fresh Water Capacity: 13 gallons

  • Power: Single outboard

  • Recommended/Typical Power: 150 hp single outboard

  • Range: approx. 198 nautical miles, per Eastern’s current specification highlight

  • Trailerable Beam: 8 ft. 6 in. beam

Pilothouse / Helm

  • Protected pilothouse with hard cabin sides

  • Hinged helm

  • Comfortable, upholstered helm seat

  • Mate bench with footrest, seats 3 passengers. (Also: Comfortable, cushioned folding arm chairs — white vinyl with navy blue piping — including in the sale for additional seating for two people in cockpit.)

  • Classic analog fuel gauge

  • 6-gang electrical switch panel

  • 12V/USB accessory plugs, 2

  • Windshield wiper and switch, starboard side

  • Opening front windows for ventilation

  • Sliding side cabin windows

Cabin / Interior

  • Forward cabin with V-berth

  • V-berth seating with cushions

  • V-berth storage shelves

  • V-berth hanging locker

  • Porta Potti with dockside pumpout

  • Lockable bi-fold cabin door

  • Teak interior accent trim

  • 19 x 19 cabin hatch

  • Opening cabin ports, 4

  • Cabin and V-berth LED dome lights

  • V-berth and cockpit courtesy lights

Fishing Features

  • Large self-bailing cockpit

  • Transom livewell

  • In-floor insulated fish box with pump

  • Tackle station with cutting board and sink

  • Gunwale rod holders and rocket launcher rod storage

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Image above shows prior Evinrude outboard. Current outboard is a low-hours Mercury 150 hp installed May 2024.

Interested?

To learn more or see the boat, please contact Michelle by text at 678-575-6761 or email michelletullier@gmail.com.

The boat is currently (May 2026) stored for the off-season in Hopkins Boatyard. Can be shown by appointment by owner (do not ask the boatyard folks, please). May launch for a sea trial for serious buyers.