If what you are *really* looking for is a *fishing* boat in slow streams and ponds there are better things than canoes and kayaks. You might consider an aluminum flat bottom of a length to suit you (14 - 16 ft?) w/ a foot mounted trolling motor and swivel seat in front. Not as hip or earthy and a C or K but it you can fish almost 360 degrees without much effort and putt putt upstream w/ a small (5-10hp) outboard. You can use this by yourself, or w a partner. There is room for an ice chest and your dog and a depth finder. You can't throw it on top a a van, but you can haul it on a small trailer. You can probably find a good one used (minus the outboard) for <$800. ...Unless you just want a canoe, which I understand having 3 myself. I would stay away from a square stern. They are heavy and hard to paddle.