I have a 14' StarCraft Seafarer. It's riveted and 40 plus years old. Ran it all over South Sound, Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. Had one rivet pop during that time. DIY replacement. It's easy to launch where there is no ramp, or the ramp is sketchy.

14' is a nice size for lowland lakes, but I'd prefer another foot or two for saltwater. Conditions can change quickly on the Sound, and you often have farther to run to get back to the ramp. The Seafarer has a lower transom height and requires a short shaft motor. I'd rather have a taller transom for the ferry wakes and heavier following seas you find on the Sound.

Lastly, three really is a crowd on a 14' boat when you add tackle boxes, poles, gas can, battery box, and a cooler. Size matters.