For the record, I'm A 27 years old mason that weighs 220 @ 5'11tall. I've been slinging the old Coleman up on top of my ladder rack with no issue...
The dog is well behaved, he sits still 99% of the time. When he moves its rarely sudden, he's usually switching from one side to the other....
I've been kayaking & canoeing for years in 3 different boats they are all cheap garbage! My lovley ladyfriend and I are in a canoe or kayaks 3...