I would suggest waiting until you are settled and then figuring out what you need and your best means of travel, etc. There are many options (kayak to town for travel may not be the best option for most, but then it may work out great for you) and most would be based upon where you are living. Just my 2 cents.

lol wouldnt be doing both at once. He will probably stay in the A/C when I go grocery shopping.

Up north is where im looking at right now, will know more when i land.

AC

Then he would need a boat captain's license, correct? Better keep it manual at the stage.....

Hey, A/C - we have a canoe if that would work.