I looked at Easterns a few years back (live about 25 miles from them) but for my uses they just didn't fit. They do build a very seaworthy boat and it should suit commuting to an island and travel around the lake just fine.
The one thing I would check is to see if you can get a transom bracket like they use on their 26' for mounting the outboard. This would give you a full height transom (which I consider a necessity) and give you more interior space although it will probably increase you rack or slip fee if you pay by the foot.
It goes without saying that the looks of a lobster style hull are timeless and definitely New England.
