Native Water Craft Ultimate 12. Under your budget. Stable. Easy to carry. Easy to cartop. Easy to fish from....AND...THE most comfortable and adjustable seat on the market. Its a great boat. I actually have one for sale in the For Sale area of the forum. I love mine, just don't have time to use it. I have it listed for $750 and I'm in Jackson, Mississippi. Just FYI.
I don't know anything about the Hobie boats, but I can vouch for the Ultimate 12.
Hope this helps.
Alan.