When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Maritime 1480 2008 and the Maritime 1690 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Maritime 1480 2008 at 14,0 ft versus Maritime 1690 2011 at 16,5 ft. At 78 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Maritime 1690 2011 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Maritime 1480 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maritime 1690 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Maritime 1480 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maritime 1690 2011 could be the deciding factor.
The Maritime 1690 2011 has a documented top speed of 32 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Maritime 1690 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maritime 1480 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.