Thanks for the input guys. Keeping the canoe is really not an option. It's heavy as hell (90#) and sucks to paddle solo other than to steer it with the current. Pedeal yaks aren't in the budget. If I spend $3,000 on a boat it's going to be powered by gasoline smile

Dan, thanks for the info on the Eagle Talon. I'm wondering if the Ascend FS12T may be a better option? It already has a good seat but the specs show it's pretty heavy and I've heard you can't put a milk crate behind the seat. So many boats to chose from in that size and price range. I would love to find a nice used Malibu, Native, Wilderness, etc with some add-ons in my price range but that may not be feasible.