I have a Gheenoe High Sider which is the middle size and I weigh 200 lbs. and a senior. I started with a six hp gas engine on the back but switched to a 40 lb thrust electric with two batteries. With the gas engine, I would paddle quite a bit in shallow water to position the boat for fishing but found the electric gave me far better control of boat position and gives me more fishing time rather than paddling time. A High Sider is easy to paddle if you don't want to go long distances.

They are stable, rather heavy, (need a light trailer) and are pushed around by the wind quite a bit like a canoe. Boat wakes can be a problem. Let me know if you would like to hear more. Tom