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The Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M measures 14′, carries a 59″ beam, is rated to 20 HP, and applies the Mod Jon Boat design brief to shallow-water utility with a modified-V bow that adds a little more wave entry than a square-bow Jon while keeping a simple hunting and river layout.
The Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M makes sense only when its layout is matched to the way the owner actually boats. The Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M measures 14′, carries a 59″ beam, is rated to 20 HP, and applies the Mod Jon Boat design brief to shallow-water utility with a modified-V bow that adds a little more wave entry than a square-bow Jon while keeping a simple hunting and river layout.
Within the Mod Jon Boat family, the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is the compact choice and the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is the natural size-up comparison.
Because the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is tiller-steered, the operator works from the stern and the middle of the boat stays comparatively open; that favors precise low-speed fishing and cargo room but concentrates driver, battery, and engine weight aft.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is aimed at this use case: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull; the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is aimed at this one: Hunters and river anglers who want a 70-inch-wide modified-bow hull in a compact 14-foot class. The deck decision should follow those two jobs before it follows horsepower or price.
For a Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M, financing should come after this fit test.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M starts with a 14′ hull and 59″ beam, but the useful hull question is what those dimensions let this Mod Jon Boat do. In this case, the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is built for rivers, marsh edges, and protected lakes where the modified-V bow is useful for current and light chop without giving up shallow-water utility.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is more likely to show its history on the bottom than in the upholstery. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect the modified-V utility hull for stump or rock strikes, bank abrasion, bent spray rails, seat-base movement, transom distortion, and damage where a small trailer or pickup-bed transport has concentrated load.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the nearest physical comparison is the Mod Jon Boat 1448M, which measures 13′ 8″ on a 70″ beam and is rated to 25 HP. The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is 14′ on 59″ with 20 HP. The differences around the Mod Jon Boat 1440M should show up in usable room, trailer fit, and the conditions the boat can handle comfortably.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, Lund lists 228 lb as the published boat-weight reference for this configuration. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, that is not the tow-ready number.
Lund rates the Mod Jon Boat 1440M to 20 HP. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the published power ceiling belongs beside the tiller layout and this intended use: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull.
The tiller position keeps the middle of the Mod Jon Boat 1440M open and puts the driver at the stern. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, that supports a practical cross-seat and cargo layout for hunting, river fishing, and gear hauling rather than a finished multi-species cockpit.
Power is one difference between the Mod Jon Boat 1440M and Mod Jon Boat 1448M. Lund publishes 20 HP for the Mod Jon Boat 1440M and 25 HP for the Mod Jon Boat 1448M. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, run both with a realistic load and compare stern trim, low-speed control, turning room and whether each outboard can reach its manufacturer-specified operating range.
For the exact outboard on a used Mod Jon Boat 1440M, begin with a cold start and service history. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect the gearcase, skeg, propeller, mounting hardware, steering, charging output, fuel lines and rigging. Then run the Mod Jon Boat 1440M with portable fuel, normal batteries and expected gear aboard, confirming that the engine reaches its manufacturer-specified operating range without unusual vibration, ventilation or steering load.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M should be planned around the fuel system actually installed on the boat, not around a guessed integrated-tank number. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the ownership case for this boat is built around light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
There is no useful universal speed-and-burn figure for every Mod Jon Boat 1440M configuration. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, outboard choice and load matter too much.
Fuel setup is still worth comparing between the Mod Jon Boat 1440M and Mod Jon Boat 1448M. The Mod Jon Boat 1440M uses portable-fuel setup; the Mod Jon Boat 1448M uses portable-fuel setup.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, keep fuel outside the loan payment when testing affordability.
Performance on the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is about shallow-water control and usable bow entry. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, run across river chop and boat wakes at sensible speed, then idle through the kind of tight water where the modified-V shape matters.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is the useful control in the comparison. The Mod Jon Boat 1448M measures 13′ 8″ with a 70″ beam and 25 HP maximum power; the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is 14′ with 59″ and 20 HP.
If the exact Mod Jon Boat 1440M is slow to plane, porpoises, ventilates in turns or requires unusual steering effort, separate setup from hull design before drawing a conclusion. Propeller pitch, engine height, damaged blades, battery placement, excessive stern load and an outboard that is not producing full power can all create behavior that another correctly rigged Mod Jon Boat 1440M will not share.
The deck is where the Mod Jon Boat 1440M either proves or disproves its fit. The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is aimed at this buyer and use case: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull.
On this Mod Jon Boat 1440M, fish-holding equipment is listed as center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision; the capacity rating is 3 people. Those are not abstract specifications. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, open and operate the livewell with nearby seats or gear in normal positions and place the normal crew where they will sit, stand, fish or ride.
The tiller keeps helm hardware out of the middle of the Mod Jon Boat 1440M and preserves the open working area that defines this layout. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, check whether stern seating, fuel and any battery still leave the driver enough room to turn and control the outboard, then confirm that the center section remains useful with the normal tackle, decoys, coolers, camp cargo, anchors or utility gear aboard.
Walk the Mod Jon Boat 1440M and Mod Jon Boat 1448M back to back if possible. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is aimed at this use case: Hunters and river anglers who want a 70-inch-wide modified-bow hull in a compact 14-foot class.
Use these eight Mod Jon Boat 1440M features as a hands-on checklist and verify each item on the exact boat being purchased.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect modified-v bow for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect oar locks for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, run the center-seat storage or livewell area pumps, recirculation and drains where fitted, then check nearby compartments for leaks.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect stainless bow eye for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect dead grass green finish for condition, secure mounting and practical access before treating it as included value.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M should remain electrically simple. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, follow every added wire from battery to load, looking for abrasion, unprotected connections and accessories fastened through thin aluminum without proper backing or sealing. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, a small utility Lund loses much of its ownership advantage when years of improvised lights, pumps and electronics turn the wiring into a troubleshooting project.
Lund lists center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision for the Mod Jon Boat 1440M. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, fill and drain the system, run recirculation or aeration functions that are actually fitted, and look into neighboring compartments for leakage.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, finish with the trailer and outboard rigging. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect trailer lights, tires, bearings, winch, safety chains, bunks or rollers and brakes where fitted, then check the transom wiring and steering as the outboard turns from lock to lock. For a Mod Jon Boat 1440M, reliable launch-and-retrieve hardware is part of the boat’s systems package because light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, storage is more important than the word berthing. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the reason to own this boat is light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, the published boat-weight reference is 228 lb. Add the selected outboard, trailer, portable fuel, batteries, electronics and normal gear before matching the Mod Jon Boat 1440M to a tow vehicle.
In New Hampshire and other freeze climates, the Mod Jon Boat 1440M also needs a winter plan that matches its equipment. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, protect the outboard and fuel system, manage batteries, drain pumps or plumbing that are actually fitted, and prevent water from pooling under the cover.
Use the Mod Jon Boat 1440M gallery to verify steering position, deck movement, storage access, transom rigging, and the proportions that support this use case: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull
For a relatively simple Mod Jon Boat 1440M, condition and completeness matter more than a long option list. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, compare hull damage, transom condition, the small outboard, portable-fuel hardware, trailer or transport setup and any owner-added electrical equipment.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, keep the Mod Jon Boat 1448M visible while reading the market. The Mod Jon Boat 1440M offers 14′, 59″ and 20 HP; the Mod Jon Boat 1448M offers 13′ 8″, 70″ and 25 HP.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, keep portable fuel, insurance, routine outboard service, winterization, storage or slip cost, trailer maintenance, batteries and electronics beside the payment.
For the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M, pricing and payment examples are planning tools rather than offers of credit. Actual approval, rate, term, down payment, taxes, fees and transaction requirements depend on the borrower and purchase.
Illustration only and not an offer of credit.
A Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M payment estimate is not a credit offer or approval; final financing depends on the borrower, collateral, value, condition, transaction type, rate, term, down payment, taxes, and fees.
Illustration only and not an offer of credit. Your actual rate and term depend on credit profile, vessel age, loan amount and ownership structure.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M should be cross-shopped with the Mod Jon Boat 1448M: the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is for River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull, while the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is for Hunters and river anglers who want a 70-inch-wide modified-bow hull in a compact 14-foot class.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M should be cross-shopped with the Jon Boat 1448: the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is for River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull, while the Jon Boat 1448 is for Hunters and shallow-water anglers who need a four-person, 70-inch-wide Jon with enough transom rating for a 25-hp outboard.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M should be cross-shopped with the WC 14: the Mod Jon Boat 1440M is for River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull, while the WC 14 is for Camp use, simple fishing, hunting, and owners who want low maintenance and light towing rather than built-in fishing systems.
The cross-shop test for the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M is simple: when this description fits the buyer: Buyers who need a 70-inch beam, four-person capacity, or a deeper V-hull.
A new Mod Jon Boat 1440M purchase should be checked for hull straightness, transom specification, included seats or floor components, the exact engine or no-engine configuration, and the trailer or transport plan. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, these boats are simple enough that the buying decision can stay simple too.
For a used Mod Jon Boat 1440M, connect hull condition to the way this family is normally used. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect the bottom and transom, then cold-start the outboard, review service history, test steering, electronics and pumps that are fitted, and inspect the trailer.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, a private-party purchase adds paperwork that should be resolved before funds move. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, confirm seller ownership, lien payoff when applicable, hull identification number, engine serial number, trailer title or registration requirements and the bill of sale.
If the search keeps producing both a Mod Jon Boat 1440M and Mod Jon Boat 1448M, use the difference as a buying filter rather than shopping two nearly random boats.
A financing application makes sense after the Lund Mod Jon Boat 1440M has passed the fit test for this use case: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull. Float Finance is a marine lender based in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, and eligible Mod Jon Boat 1440M purchases can include dealer, brokerage, and private-party transactions.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is a strong fit for this buyer and use case: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull; it is a weaker fit for this buyer: Buyers who need a 70-inch beam, four-person capacity, or a deeper V-hull.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is 14′ long with a 59″ beam and a published boat-weight reference of 228 lb. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, portability still depends on the outboard, trailer or transport method, portable fuel and cargo. For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, buyers using rough camp launches should measure the complete package rather than assuming every small aluminum boat is equally easy to move.
Lund publishes 20 HP as the maximum for the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, but the maximum is not a requirement. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, choose power around normal crew, gear, altitude, towing or fishing use and how quickly the boat needs to plane.
On this Mod Jon Boat 1440M, livewell equipment is listed as center-seat gravity-fed livewell or storage provision. On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, bring the rods and tackle normally used, open the storage with seats in their normal positions and run every pump that is fitted.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M is aimed at this profile: River and hunting users who want a narrow 14-foot Modified Jon with better bow entry than a square-bow utility hull; the Mod Jon Boat 1448M is aimed at this one: Hunters and river anglers who want a 70-inch-wide modified-bow hull in a compact 14-foot class.
On the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, inspect the hull and transom for the kind of use expected from this Mod Jon Boat, then cold-start the outboard, review service history, test steering and electrical equipment, operate pumps that are fitted and inspect the trailer or transport setup.
The Mod Jon Boat 1440M ownership budget should account for light towing and simple storage, while checking that the larger hull or higher transom still fits unimproved ramps and shallow launches.
For the Mod Jon Boat 1440M, eligible Float Finance transactions can include dealer, brokerage and private-party boat purchases. A private Mod Jon Boat 1440M purchase still needs clean ownership and lien information, hull and engine identification, trailer documentation where applicable, acceptable value and condition, and a borrower and transaction that meet lender requirements.
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