A bit late to the party but 100% go for the canoe. Almost got a kayak and im so glad we got the 14ft canoe instead.
I can fit 2 people, the dog, a yeti full of beer, and a couple of rods & gear in the canoe. Can go all day, camp overnight easy. I can paddle it by myself with the dog, 3 dozen decoys, gun etc and duck hunt from it. And I can load/unload it myself too