Eastern Boats

Welcome to Eastern Boats!

The industry leaders in trailerable downeast boats

What started in 1981 as a single boat in a two-bay shop is now a three-boat line company in a four-warehouse facility, building boats 18’-30’. Our down east hulls’ classic design, paired with the modern build, make our boats fuel-efficient. If you are looking for a smooth ride to make memories with your family, a boat to meet your fishing and lobstering needs, or you are looking to make your journey through The Great Loop, Eastern Boats has a boat for you.

Our Boats

Seaway’s 18 Sportsman is an overachiever. How else to describe a small but roomy open utility boat that can take near-shore coastal seas safely in stride but still sneak into shallow tidal creeks, run well with an economical 50-90-hp modern outboard, and ride on a simple, single-axte trailer behind a compact SUV? This one is also lovely, with a sweeping sheer and classic teak trim. Her proud bow cleaves seas while her hard chines and low transom deadrise provide good performance with that modest power. She’s a lot of boat for not much money, either to purchase, use, or maintain.

Standard Features

• Quarter guards
• Cleats
• Chocks
• 40 Gal fuel tank
• Pull rear cleats
• Navigation lights
• Large console
• Composite handrail
• 2-rod holders
• Side rod racks
• Self bailing cockpit
• Pull up spring cleats
• Storage Compartments
• Ritchie compass
• Flip back storage seat
• Hydraulic Steering
• Vinyl Upholstery
• 12 volt outlet
• Electrical panel
• Boot stripe
• Foam floatation
• Full fiberglass tiner
• Spray rails

So what about use? What can she do? Because of her combination of seaworthiness and shallow draft, she’s great at exploring bays and rivers. The ease of trailering her opens up broad geographic opportunities for adventurous day trips on a modest fuel budget. With the stability inherent in her 8′ beam, she adapts easily to multiple fishing techniques. A 70-hp engine can push her to a top speed around 30 mph, but because she planes as low as 10 mph, she can adapt easily to a wide range of sea conditions, and she has enough power for simple towing water sports.

The Sportsman model includes a fiberglass inner liner and multiple options that include several hull colors, bow seating with cushions, a folding dodger to shelter that area, a console windshield with handrail, and a fiberglass leaning post with door and cushion instead of a helm seat/storage box with a reversible back. Learn More

Down East Fuel Efficient Design

Our down east hull design moves effortlessly through waters providing a smooth and comfortable ride while merely sipping fuel.

Semi-custom boats built in NH

Come by and visit us in Milton NH where we build our boats from start to finish. We enjoy giving tours and would love to share with you the work we are proud to be doing.

Fishing and Family

From our 18′ center console to our new Coastal 30, we have a boat to get the job done. Whether it be a cruise around the bay, lobstering, fishing, or a family day on the water.

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Contact Us to Learn More

Eastern Boats
31 Industrial Way, Milton NH 03851
Phone: (603) 652-9213