{"product_id":"aluminum-utility-boat-12-ft","title":"Aluminum Utility Boat 12 ft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree delivery within the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard delivery is free on every US order. \u003cstrong\u003eFree 30-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e on stock items — we arrange collection at our cost. \u003cstrong\u003e1-year comprehensive and 5-year structural warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/freight-delivery\"\u003eDelivery details\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-policy\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12 ft V-hull aluminum utility boat built from 5052 marine-grade aluminum with riveted frame construction and a 2 mm hull plate. The all-rounder of the lineup: compact enough to launch anywhere and move without a big tow vehicle, with the open floor and bench seating to work as a fishing boat one weekend and a hauler the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength overall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ft — 144.1 in (3,660 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107.9 in (2,740 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.3 in (1,380 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.0 in (560 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 194 lb (88 kg) — fits a standard pickup bed with the tailgate down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 persons \/ 661 lb (300 kg) of persons, motor and gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHull:\u003c\/strong\u003e V-hull, 2 mm (just under 0.080 in) 5052 marine-grade aluminum plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included — see \u003cem\u003eChoosing a motor\u003c\/em\u003e below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fishing and utility use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are nominal and subject to manufacturing tolerance; the certified capacity plate fitted to each hull governs, including the maximum horsepower rating. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18338226737\"\u003e(833) 822-6737\u003c\/a\u003e and we will read you the plate figures for your build before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHull and structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5052 marine-grade aluminum — the alloy used for hull plate because it tolerates salt water and repeated flexing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mm hull plate, riveted frame, reinforced transom for outboard mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam-filled buoyancy compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeck and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-slip decking and bench seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed storage hatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel bow eye and carry handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete hull with bench seating, anti-slip decking, sealed storage hatch, foam flotation and stainless bow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration paperwork — the documentation your state agency requires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree standard delivery within the US, 30-day returns, 1-year comprehensive and 5-year structural limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e outboard motor and trailer, sold separately. This hull fits our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-jet-ski-trailer\"\u003esingle-axle aluminum trailer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are for the hull; like nearly every boat maker, we do not include the outboard. Size the motor to the maximum horsepower on the capacity plate — never above it — and match the shaft length to the transom height. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-outboard-motor-for-aluminum-boats\"\u003eoutboard guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the decision, or tell us how you will use the boat and we will recommend a range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stock boat carries a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year limited comprehensive warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on fittings, decking, seating and hatches, and a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year limited structural warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on the hull plating, frame and transom, from the date of delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eRead the full warranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and registration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free by scheduled freight anywhere in the US; we confirm your delivery window in writing when you order. Inspect before you sign — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/freight-delivery\"\u003edelivery guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows exactly what to check. You register the boat in your state and we supply the paperwork; the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/registration\"\u003eregistration guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe full lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeam\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDry weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-jon-boat-12-ft\"\u003eJon Boat 12 ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e194 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 persons \/ 661 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow water, solo fishing and hunting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-jon-boat-14-ft\"\u003eJon Boat 14 ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e247 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 persons \/ 992 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily fishing and hunting in skinny water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-jon-boat-16-ft\"\u003eJon Boat 16 ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 persons \/ 1,213 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger lakes and rivers, shallow running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility Boat 12 ft (this boat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e194 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 persons \/ 661 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFishing and utility use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-utility-boat-14-ft\"\u003eUtility Boat 14 ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e247 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 persons \/ 992 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily fishing and hunting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-utility-boat-16-ft\"\u003eUtility Boat 16 ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 persons \/ 1,213 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger lakes and rivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eUpon request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial projects and commercial use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing between them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeam matters as much as length — the same length at a wider beam is a noticeably more stable platform, and you feel it the first time two people move at once. The 12 ft utility boat is the easy-handling choice; step up to the 14 ft or 16 ft when you regularly carry passengers and equipment or run bigger water. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-size-jon-boat-do-you-need\"\u003esizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e works through the decision, and we are happy to talk it through directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustom builds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom lengths are a normal part of what we do, particularly for commercial and special-project work. Tell us the application and we will quote it. Custom and made-to-order builds fall outside the free returns window, since they cannot be resold — we confirm that in writing before accepting a custom order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-jet-ski-trailer\"\u003ePair it with the single-axle trailer ($1,499, fits boats to 12 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Series Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71200875413757,"sku":"BSM-UB12","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/1849\/8813\/files\/black-series-aluminum-jon-boat-interior_dd6c18c9-4db3-43ac-9dcc-1f92b11b2607.jpg?v=1789555142","url":"https:\/\/blackseriesmarine.com\/products\/aluminum-utility-boat-12-ft","provider":"Black Series Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}