2015 Eastern Boats 248 Explorer

Now take that powerful 248 hull and add a classically-styled hard cabin and pilothouse, with sliding windows and coring in the structures above the gunwales to retain the hulls inherent stability. Put a V-berth, head, and hanging locker in the cabin. Mount the swiveling helm and companion seats on storage boxes but offer the option of a settee to port with a countertop/sink/refrigerator unit just aft for food preparation. For maximum cockpit space and quiet operation, hang the 150-hp four-stroke on an Armstrong transom bracket, with a transom door and a bench seat. Is a 150 enough for this spacious, comfortable boat? Consider a recorded cruising speed of 25.9 mph burning 6.2 gallons per hour. Try to find a comparably-equipped 24-footer with numbers like those!