within your logistics on hauling, lifting, etc, go for the longest and
widest boat possible.
Some extra weight is a fair price to pay for stability.
I wouldn't recommend a 12' at all.

Bill

"For example: John Smith" wrote in message
...
I am looking into buying a 12-14 ft. riveted aluminum Jon boat and I have
compared many different manufacturers but I am not sure on the quality of
any of them. The manufacturers I have compared a Crestliner, Lowe,
Polar
Kraft, Tracker, G3, and Waco. Does anybody have an opinion about which
brand
has the higher quality, or which brand to stay away from? Thanks in
advance.