I've owned many different modes of water craft....Even a Hobie Float cat 75...Still have that..But since I got my Hobie outback...I use nothing else!...Hope you can try all the boats suggested..But if you try the Hobie...I'd bet money on what boat you buy!!! In shallow water you can still effectively use the mirage drive...Ya just use shorter pedal strokes...Lets see ya do that with the new Native ultimate drive!