Eastern Boats

Slickcraft · 06-01-2009, 09:29 AM

Dan,

We looked at them 2 years ago and made a visit to the plant in Milton. Carroll Canney gave us a tour and 2007 pricing info. His number was 603-652-9213.

At that time the 22’ hardtop base price (standard equip no engine) was $31,390. When we added the hard cabin sides, Honda 115 engine and several other options it was up to $46K.

It looks like a great island boat. We did manage to talk to several owners that we met by chance at Glendale and all had good things to say. If and when the Slickcraft dies, we will again consider an Eastern. My only concern was the relatively low transom when backing out into the waves on the island on a windy day.

Alan

ApS · 06-01-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

...It looks like a great island boat...My only concern was the relatively low transom when backing out into the waves on the island on a windy day..."

For those unfamiliar with this New Hampshire—and local—builder, the following are two "Eastern" examples:

A sailing colleague piloted his Eastern to my dock on a windy day: I advised waiting for a calmer day to tow my sailboat, but off he zoomed with it anyway—without a problem.

I've watched this Eastern go by in every condition imaginable—ooooooops—excepting heavy fog

. I'm impressed in every way with it's "lake-winnipesaukee-worthiness". It's got a Honda outboard, which is how I'd order it.

On Fridays or Saturdays, you'll probably see it towing a J-boat to the races.
(A J-boat is one of our faster, larger, sailboats on Winnipesaukee...um...um...a 28-footer? 29?

).

Squam Friend · 06-01-2009, 12:34 PM

I have used an older Eastern 19' center console with a 4cyl I/O and it was a great boat, very well built and durable as a work boat. Seemed like it could take very rough water (much rougher than I ever saw on Squam). The only issue it had was electrical because it came from salt - the switch panel for lights, bilge, etc had to be replaced - all due to the salt water usage, I'm sure. I don't know if they even have dealers, since the company is relatively small.

Audiofn · 06-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I have a lot of time in one on the ocean. Nice boats, well built. Not the dryest boat ever but I never felt unsafe.

I would highly suggest looking at the Gloucester Boats G20 in that category.

VtSteve · 06-02-2009, 03:49 PM

I'd realy like one of these, or the Mainship I saw last year. But when I looked at the budget, not quite yet.

http://www.backcoveyachts.com/

BroadHopper · 06-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Took the original design from Don Arronow, who designed the Cigarette, Apache, Donzi and Formula boats.

Winnipesaukee Divers · 06-03-2009, 07:47 AM

Back at the turn of the century (last one that is) we needed a new launch at the club and I met up with the boys form Eastern at the boat show. They told me they could make a boat to our specification at the going price for a standard boat. So, we took them up on their offer and had it made just for us. When owner of the company delivered it to us, he insisted that I check out the serial number, it was "WCYC220000". The boat gets beat every and has held up remarkably well despite having hundreds of different divers and some are just inexperienced kids and you know what that means.

I highly recommend Eastern.

Chillin & Grillin · 06-03-2009, 03:21 PM

My Eastern is a hand me down from my father in law. It spent 10 years in the salt water lobstering, now she is going strong at the lake. It serves as our island pick-up truck.

tis · 06-03-2009, 07:10 PM

LOL! I can relate to that. I don't know what we would do without a pickup truck!

06-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,669 Thanks: 3,285 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Eastern Boats Took the original design from Don Arronow, who designed the Cigarette, Apache, Donzi and Formula boats. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-03-2009, 07:47 AM	#7
Winnipesaukee Divers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Exeter, NH or @ WCYC on weekends Posts: 250 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	They are great people to work with Back at the turn of the century (last one that is) we needed a new launch at the club and I met up with the boys form Eastern at the boat show. They told me they could make a boat to our specification at the going price for a standard boat. So, we took them up on their offer and had it made just for us. When owner of the company delivered it to us, he insisted that I check out the serial number, it was "WCYC220000". The boat gets beat every and has held up remarkably well despite having hundreds of different divers and some are just inexperienced kids and you know what that means. I highly recommend Eastern.

06-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
Chillin & Grillin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern, CT & Islander Posts: 14 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1983 Eastern going strong My Eastern is a hand me down from my father in law. It spent 10 years in the salt water lobstering, now she is going strong at the lake. It serves as our island pick-up truck. Attached Images

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06-01-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,388 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	Dan, We looked at them 2 years ago and made a visit to the plant in Milton. Carroll Canney gave us a tour and 2007 pricing info. His number was 603-652-9213. At that time the 22’ hardtop base price (standard equip no engine) was $31,390. When we added the hard cabin sides, Honda 115 engine and several other options it was up to $46K. It looks like a great island boat. We did manage to talk to several owners that we met by chance at Glendale and all had good things to say. If and when the Slickcraft dies, we will again consider an Eastern. My only concern was the relatively low transom when backing out into the waves on the island on a windy day. Alan

06-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#3
Squam Friend Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have used an older Eastern 19' center console with a 4cyl I/O and it was a great boat, very well built and durable as a work boat. Seemed like it could take very rough water (much rougher than I ever saw on Squam). The only issue it had was electrical because it came from salt - the switch panel for lights, bilge, etc had to be replaced - all due to the salt water usage, I'm sure. I don't know if they even have dealers, since the company is relatively small.

06-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
Audiofn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bedford, MA/Naples, ME Posts: 162 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have a lot of time in one on the ocean. Nice boats, well built. Not the dryest boat ever but I never felt unsafe. I would highly suggest looking at the Gloucester Boats G20 in that category.

06-02-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I'd realy like one of these, or the Mainship I saw last year. But when I looked at the budget, not quite yet. http://www.backcoveyachts.com/

06-03-2009, 07:10 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,952 Thanks: 796 Thanked 1,497 Times in 1,042 Posts	LOL! I can relate to that. I don't know what we would do without a pickup truck!