Keep the it’s 10 only 78 lbs get the wheel kit from sea eagle and you are golden I have one love it use for fishing and good up to class 3 rapids and you are not going to top it get a 55lbs trolling motor and spend the money on a 100 amp lithium with wheel kit and you will get not be happier ide also bet after your other 1/2 sees you go a few times he will be jumping in with you until then leave second seat out if you have one I am also on the lakes in northern WI have fun you really have a great boat for what your doing!!!