When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Maritime 1480 2009 and the Maritime 2090 2012 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Maritime 2090 2012 measures 20,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maritime 1480 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). At 78 lbs and 155 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 2090 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Maritime 1480 2009 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 2090 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Maritime 1480 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maritime 2090 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maritime 2090 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maritime 1480 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.