I have a 30 something year old Ouachita 10' jon boat and love it. I power it with a 50# MK trolling motor which is more than plenty. There are some bays on Kentucky Lake which get VERY shallow in the back end and I can get all the way back as it only draws about 4' or 5" with me (250#) my tackle and a big series 31 battery - which lasts all day even if it is windy. Of course I don't venture out into the main lake with it as the winds pick up pretty fast on the lake. I am able to drag it to a few ponds I have permission to fish without too much effort.

I would suggest that if you EVER plan to take a partner, even a kid, that you consider a 12 footer. They can be had a bit wider which makes them more stable and taking a buddy is possible (not comfortable but possible) while in a 10 footer you are on your own.