I fought the delema of taking the wife/boat...myself for a season or two,,then fell on the perfect,(for me) solution. an inflatable pontoon .
you can look them up on line ,,mine is 10 foot long. the pontoons , 12v pump for inflating, pfd, and other stuff fits in one plastic storage tub. the frame work
brakes down and fits in a trunk, or on the bed in the camper for travel. I leave mine assembled and tuck it into the back of my pickup with our other overflow gear.
mine holds over 300 pounds , can run a regular trolling motor 30 pound thrust and a
battery. rows easy. comfortable swivel seat with a nice padding. rod holders. all sorts of storage. you sit comfortable over a foot above the water. super stable. mine cost around $350. air bladers are replacable. perfect if you get up early and the wife likes to sleep in.