When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Maritime 1480 2011 and the Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 are modified vee designs with composite 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 23 Voyager 2010 measures 23,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maritime 1480 2011 at 14,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 227 lbs less than the Maritime 1480 2011 at 78 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Maritime 1480 2011 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Maritime 1480 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maritime 23 Voyager 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maritime 1480 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.