Built in New Hampshire, Maritime Boats combine traditional New England looks with modern construction techniques and state-of-the-art bottom design. These wide-beamed, unsinkable boats are easily maintained, operate efficiently with low-to-moderate- sized engines and are convenient to rig and service.
Maritime Boats 2090 SKIFF
The Maritime Boats 2090 SKIFF is a big, easily powered 20′ center console with abundant deck space. With its 100% composite construction, solid fiberglass grid system, ethanol friendly polyethylene fuel tank, heavy-duty hardware and “unsinkable hull,” the 2090 is one of the most rugged and dependable skiffs you will ever own.
Features
- Functional, spacious arrangement
- Custom staninless steel hand rails throughout the whole boat add additional safety and security
- Large comfortable bow platform for casting and lounging
SPECIFICATIONS
- LENGTH: 20′-6″ (6.25m)
- DRAFT (BOAT ONLY): 12″ (0.3m)
- BEAM: 7′-6″ (2.29m)
- WEIGHT (DRY, NO ENGINE): 1550 lbs (703 kg)
- PERSON CAPACITY: 8
- FUEL CAPACITY: 24 gal (91 L)
- MINIMUM HP: 90
- MAXIMUM HP: 150
Great article. I have a 2003 21ft Maritime and love it. I am looking for a way to install a bow trolling motor but haven’t found a clear solution. Do you have any pictures of the trolling motor mount install? It would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 2090 made in 1994 with a 2000 Yamaha four-stroke 115 that I bought from an urchin diver after the population was devastated by overfishing. I did have to have the deck removed and the floatation replaced because it was saturated with water, but most boats of this type from that era have the same problem. It had no deck and only a center console. I made a custom deck from marine plywood, with folding vertical doors that when opened and propped up allow the deck to support a two-man mountain tent. I installed a T-seat which supports my oars (for which I have installed oar locks), a folded boat umbrella, a shelf to support a large PFD locker (lightweight plastic from Lowes — 35″ wide, 15″ deep, 27″ tall) that holds 10 floatation jackets and vests. I added a false transom the same height as the motor cutout to contain fuel filter, trim tab pump, cables, bucket and other messy stuff. It is the flat out best boat I have every used. I agree with everything the author says about his boat/motor combo, although I have a 28 gallon fuel tank, so my range is even greater. It also tows beautifully. I took one of my nephews on a trip when he turned 13 by towing the boat to Albany, and then cruising to New York City and back to Lake Champlain, sleeping and eating on the boat the whole time. I could pull the motor, row into 2-3 feet of water in the lee of an island, and anchor comfortably for the night. And although it can pound in a chop, it is so much softer than any other skiff — don’t be me started on the Whalers — that with a little prudent handling it’s never been uncomfortable. I wouldn’t trade this for any other boat.