I use a Scadden 3 man and my friend uses a 2 man. I wrote up a blurb on mine last year:
Product review
Sorry, I can't find the link to the FAOL page.

My bud uses the McKenzie Drifter model with separate pontoon. Mine uses the U-shaped "uni" pontoon. I believe, if you need to take down your boat to transport it, th one piece float can shave a few minutes off the setup time, 'cause you don't need to line up and jiggle the two floats.

IMHO, North Fork Outdoors makes one of the better quality floats and frames. They are also among the most expensive.

We trailer our boats:

and we have a few beaches on the river where we can back down to the water's edge. With the 2 man, my Bud made a suspender system to actually lift the boat and carry it up the bank. Mine is heavier, but I can drag it up some pretty knarly banks.

The 'toon material is PVC heat sealed on our model, not vinyl covered with a cover. They are tough and can ward off rock, but not re-bar or sharp rocks.

Budget considerations:
  • Upgrade oars to carbon fibre or wood;
  • Anchor and line.
  • PFD's!!!
  • River knife
  • Side pockets (if not included)
  • Stripping baskets (if not included)
  • Trailer

My Bud salvaged a utility trailer to transport his, I had a custom trailer built for about 1000$ US.

Drop me a line if you need any info!

Good luck! Have Fun!!!