That's why I bought one of these:
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/asce...n-hybrid-kayak
It's 10' long, 31" wide and will handle 400lbs. I figure that's all I really need since it's more maneuverable than the basic row boat, you can see where you're going without having to look over your shoulder and, best yet, you don't have to deal with a trolling motor and batteries