Two-man bass boat for the Finger Lakes

[Bo_Fish]

I'm thinking about getting a two-man bass boat (I currently fish out of a kayak) and I'm looking for advice and suggestions.  I'd like the boat to be able to fish the following NY Finger Lakes: Hemlock (1800 acres), Conesus (3,420 acres), Honeoye (1,772 acres), and Canadice (649 acres).  Note that Hemlock and Canadice have the following boating restrictions: less than 17 feet in length and a 10HP-or-less motor.  Also note that I plan on trailering whatever boat I get.

 

I've been looking at the following boats.

1. Twin Troller X10.  I like this boat because it's foot controlled (zero degree turn), supports a small outboard motor, and seemingly can get in those tight fishing spots.  It looks very stable and comfortable.  The price is a little high ($3,500) but I think I can swing it if it's worth it.  Does anyone in (especially in upstate NY) have any experience with this boat?
2. Gheenoe.  This is another small-draft option that gets decent reviews and would allow for a higher HP motor than the Twin Troller X10.  It costs roughly $2400.
3. Pelican Bass Raider 10e.  This boat looks good for a two-man operation and the price point is relatively low ($900).
4. Sun dolphin 120.  This boat also looks good and seems to come with more storage than the Bass Raider.  I've seen this listed online for roughly $1,600.

 

Please let me know what you think.  Is the Twin Troller worth the money or should I be looking at something different?

[TOXIC]

The biggest water I ever attempted with my 2 man Bass Hunter pvc boat and a 46lb thrust Trolling motor and 1 deep cycle battery was 300 acres.  If moving a lot I could drain the battery in a day.  The 2 man boats you listed will not handle rough water as well as your yak and without a small gas motor, I wouldn't even attempt the size lakes you listed.  Remember, you also have to carry fuel.  That's just me and I'm a little hyper sensitive on safety.  

[cfrye11]

get a real boat 16' with a decent motor and fish hemlock and Candice with your kayak. that way you can add conesus, keuka, cayuga and more.  

[Krux5506]

Cfrye is dead on. We have no shortage of great spots in upstate NY so dont limit yourself boat wise!

[bclark7b]

I agree with the others. Save a little more even for a used bass boat. With those boats I'm guessing you'd be limited to when you could go out. Especially With a small wind from the north or south the finger lakes would be a little scary in a small 2 man. Unless you just don't like paddling or foot pedals and just want something with a little motor for canadice and hemlock I'd go with a bass boat.

[Bo_Fish]

Thanks for the replies.  I hear everyone loud and clear. I'll start looking at my boat options.  I found the following on craigslist.  https://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/d/tracker-deep-17-wt/6648019636.html.   Any thoughts?

 

I don't know if I'll be able to put the money down for a boat this season but I should be able to get something by April/May of next year.