Bris
Bris 14.1 ft inflatable kayak (3-person)
Paddlers who want a long inflatable with a high load rating and a stiff drop-stitch floor for a small group and their gear.
- Length
- 14 ft 1 in
- Capacity
- 2 people
- Floor
- Drop-stitch
- Weight
- 84 lb
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Bris
Bris 14.5 ft inflatable dinghy with aluminum transom
This Bris dinghy is 14 ft 9 in long and 6 ft 5 in wide, with 19.7 in tubes split into 6 air chambers. It has an aluminum floor, 2000D PVC fabric at 1.2 mm, and a 20-inch aluminum transom for outboards up to 40 hp. It is rated for 9 people and 2866 lb. It suits buyers who want a big, motor-driven inflatable for hauling people or gear.
Best for: A buyer who wants a large motorized inflatable to carry a crew or heavy gear, and has the space and help to handle a 258 lb boat.
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Pros
- Rated for 9 people and 2866 lb, the highest max load among the products compared here
- Aluminum floor and 20-inch aluminum transom
- Takes up to 40 hp, matching the Bris 15.4 ft and well above the 10 hp and 15 hp limits on the smaller boats here
- Six air chambers, so one chamber is not the whole boat
- 2000D PVC at 1.2 mm, the same fabric spec as the Bris 15.4 ft rescue boat
- 19.7 in tubes are thicker than the 17 to 18 in tubes on the smaller comparables
Cons
- 258 lb is a lot to move, load and launch without several people
- Slightly shorter and narrower than the Bris 15.4 ft, which has the same 9-person rating and 40 hp limit
- Aluminum floor adds to the weight compared with boats that list no rigid floor
- No owner feedback was available to check how it holds up in use
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need something light to carry or car-top alone. At 258 lb it is heavier than the 110 lb Bris 11 ft catamaran and the 80 lb Swordfish 10.8 in this group, and either is a better direction for solo handling.
Specs
Every value with where it came from.
| Length | 14 ft 9 in (177 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 6 ft 5 in (77 in)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Tube diameter | 19.7 inAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Air chambers | 6Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Floor | AluminumAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Material | PVCAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric denier | 2000DAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Fabric thickness | 1.2 mmAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Person capacity | 9 peopleAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max load | 2866 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Weight | 258 lbAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Max motor | 40 hpAmazon listing | Amazon listing |
| Transom | Yes (20” aluminum transom)Amazon listing | Amazon listing |
Specs we couldn’t verify are left out rather than guessed.
Verdict
On paper this is a heavy-duty motor boat for big loads, with the strongest max load of the group and a 40 hp rating. It makes sense if you have the crew and the ramp access to deal with its weight. If you want something lighter, look at the smaller boats in this group.
Based on published specs and common owner feedback. We don’t test products ourselves. How we choose
Questions
How many people does it hold?
It is rated for 9 people, with a max load of 2866 lb.
What size motor can I use?
The listed maximum is 40 hp, and it has a 20-inch aluminum transom.
What is the floor made of?
The floor is aluminum. The tubes are 2000D PVC at 1.2 mm thick.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 258 lb, which is more than the 246 lb Bris 15.4 ft rescue boat.
How does it compare with the Bris 15.4 ft?
The 15.4 ft is a bit longer and wider, but has a lower max load at 2094 lb. Both list 9 people, a 40 hp limit and an aluminum floor.
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