Aluminum Utility Boat 12 ft
Free delivery within the United States. Standard delivery is free on every US order. Free 30-day returns on stock items — we arrange collection at our cost. 1-year comprehensive and 5-year structural warranty. Delivery details · Returns · Warranty
A 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.
Specifications
- Length overall: 12 ft — 144.1 in (3,660 mm)
- Length inside: 107.9 in (2,740 mm)
- Beam: 54.3 in (1,380 mm)
- Side depth: 22.0 in (560 mm)
- Dry weight: approx. 194 lb (88 kg) — fits a standard pickup bed with the tailgate down
- Rated capacity: 3 persons / 661 lb (300 kg) of persons, motor and gear
- Hull: V-hull, 2 mm (just under 0.080 in) 5052 marine-grade aluminum plate
- Outboard: not included — see Choosing a motor below
- Best for: fishing and utility use
Figures are nominal and subject to manufacturing tolerance; the certified capacity plate fitted to each hull governs, including the maximum horsepower rating. Call (833) 822-6737 and we will read you the plate figures for your build before you order.
Construction
Hull and structure
- 5052 marine-grade aluminum — the alloy used for hull plate because it tolerates salt water and repeated flexing
- 2 mm hull plate, riveted frame, reinforced transom for outboard mounting
- Foam-filled buoyancy compartments
Deck and storage
- Anti-slip decking and bench seating
- Sealed storage hatch
Fittings
- Stainless steel bow eye and carry handles
What's included
- The complete hull with bench seating, anti-slip decking, sealed storage hatch, foam flotation and stainless bow eye
- Registration paperwork — the documentation your state agency requires
- Free standard delivery within the US, 30-day returns, 1-year comprehensive and 5-year structural limited warranty
Not included: outboard motor and trailer, sold separately. This hull fits our single-axle aluminum trailer.
Choosing a motor
Prices 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 outboard guide walks through the decision, or tell us how you will use the boat and we will recommend a range.
Warranty
Every stock boat carries a 1-year limited comprehensive warranty on fittings, decking, seating and hatches, and a 5-year limited structural warranty on the hull plating, frame and transom, from the date of delivery. Read the full warranty.
Delivery and registration
Ships free by scheduled freight anywhere in the US; we confirm your delivery window in writing when you order. Inspect before you sign — our delivery guide shows exactly what to check. You register the boat in your state and we supply the paperwork; the registration guide explains the steps.
The full lineup
| Model | Beam | Dry weight | Rated capacity | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Boat 12 ft | 54.3 in | 194 lb | 3 persons / 661 lb | Shallow water, solo fishing and hunting |
| Jon Boat 14 ft | 60.9 in | 247 lb | 4 persons / 992 lb | Family fishing and hunting in skinny water |
| Jon Boat 16 ft | 70.1 in | 304 lb | 5 persons / 1,213 lb | Larger lakes and rivers, shallow running |
| Utility Boat 12 ft (this boat) | 54.3 in | 194 lb | 3 persons / 661 lb | Fishing and utility use |
| Utility Boat 14 ft | 60.9 in | 247 lb | 4 persons / 992 lb | Family fishing and hunting |
| Utility Boat 16 ft | 70.1 in | 304 lb | 5 persons / 1,213 lb | Larger lakes and rivers |
| Custom size | Upon request | Special projects and commercial use | ||
Choosing between them
Beam 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 sizing guide works through the decision, and we are happy to talk it through directly.
Custom builds
Custom 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.
Pair it with the single-axle trailer ($1,499, fits boats to 12 ft) · Request a quote