I have and would recommend that you try out a NuCanoe in the 12' length and purchase the swivel seat bases. I have the 10' model due to I am usually by myself but I do have 2 swivel seat bases and have had 2 people in mine and no problems. If you can find a dealer close to you that would let you demo one, it would be great. Our local fly shop here has demos and will even do the shuttle for you if you want to float the river and fish. The 10' NuCanoe weighs around 60 pounds and the 12' around 80 pounds. Very stable and with a double bladed paddle it glides over the water very easily. There are many other smaller boats out there, but, I really like the NuCanoe. It fits perfect in the back of my Frontier and they even have a transportation cart which is a set of wheels that slip into a hole in the transom and you just pick up the front of the boat and row it to the water and to your vehicle.

Check out: www.nucanoe.com

They also have videos on their Web site so that you can see the NuCanoe in action.

I am sure you will get other suggestions to check out.