I going to try the the hobie next and run right into the weed withit. My wife is a cowgirl and has 5 f@#knig horses,"why?" is another whole debate.
lifting saddles and feed bags ect is no problem, my concern for her is getting tired in a wind and or current. But I would belive her indurance would improve with reg. outings. Im 225lb and built like a fireplug, would a 13' or 14' make more any differance?