{"product_id":"aluminum-utility-boat-14-ft","title":"Aluminum Utility Boat 14 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 14 ft V-hull aluminum utility boat built from 5052 marine-grade aluminum with riveted frame construction and a 2 mm hull plate. The middle of the lineup and the family favorite: enough length and beam to fish two or three comfortably and carry a weekend's worth of gear, without the towing and storage footprint of the 16-footer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength overall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 ft — 165.4 in (4,202 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123.2 in (3,130 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.9 in (1,546 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.7 in (679 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 247 lb (112 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 persons \/ 992 lb (450 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 family fishing and hunting\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 falls between our two trailers' rated ranges — the single-axle trailer is sized to 12 ft and the tandem-axle trailer to 15 ft and up. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18338226737\"\u003e(833) 822-6737\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll confirm the right fit for a 14 ft hull.\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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-utility-boat-12-ft\"\u003eUtility 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\u003eFishing and utility use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtility Boat 14 ft (this boat)\u003c\/strong\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 14 ft hull is the sweet spot between the easy handling of the 12-footers and the capacity of the 16 ft boat. 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=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e · call \u003ca href=\"tel:+18338226737\"\u003e(833) 822-6737\u003c\/a\u003e for trailer fit\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Series Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71200876429565,"sku":"BSM-UB14","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/1849\/8813\/files\/black-series-aluminum-jon-boat-interior_1929ad25-0a60-4b6b-b55d-e2318e38c136.jpg?v=1789555142","url":"https:\/\/blackseriesmarine.com\/products\/aluminum-utility-boat-14-ft","provider":"Black Series Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}