I own one, and really like it , have the side motor mount but never used it. Previous owner put battery under seat and ran trolling motor. I don't have attached blind, but really durable and no doubt it can support weight. I've stood feet on either gunwale and rocked it back and forth without...
Had one similar to that, was hunting with friend, mallard went right over a group of guys that came out late set up 70 yards to our right, realized the were too close and moved 65 yards in front and to right of us...Yea. They wounded the hen mallard, friend called her in and missed his shot...
Have a beavertail stealth 2000, they are a bit heavy, but very stable have flat dog platform and can get an add on side trolling motor mount. I use a kayak paddle and it moves pretty well, bit pricey but can find some used ones every now and then. Brother in law had canoe stolen from private...