jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That certainly looks stable. Of course, the type of water would make a difference. Since you've used canoes and kayaks, you're probably not going to be shooting raids. Lots of articles and reviews here.

https://www.google.com/search?q=colorado+xt+review&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=colorado+xt+review&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.7584j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

EDIT: Good price and good reviews -
https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessories-Colorado-Inflatable-Transport/dp/B001MS8L3W/?tag=i-guide-20

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

still going to rock, maybe one of the hard pickup truck sized "bass" boats, still rocking but probably less, the inflatable has very little pontoon that is actually full size, now a real pontoon, lot steadier, but bigger and more expensive, check out Bass Pro website, several there

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Thee is a guy on You Tube that videos fishing out of his kayak, based in Florida I think, name starts with a Z, Zofflinger?, might help to look at the videos and his rig, does a lot of video, Bob.

Woodworm65 Loc: Lombard, IL

Longer sit on top kayak probably 10 / 12 foot, fishing type kayaks are the best for what you want to do and can get in very close to shore.

MikeG Loc: Northern Wisconsin

The foldable pontoon in the pic is undoubtedly the most stable platform but not very stealthy. In my mind a kayak (I have a 13 footer) is much too unstable to entrust my camera equipment to. Here's an alternative to mull over; Several years ago I bought an old aluminum 17' canoe at a garage sale. Cheap and already dinged up but watertight. Then I found online, a guy that makes detachable/adjustable outriggers that quickly and easily bolt onto my water-beater. Made that canoe extremely stable. Good luck!

Bruce1157

I second Mike G's comment. I have a 16' canoe with outriggers that make the canoe extremely stable and track easier. An electric trolling motor could be mounted on my setup, but I've never tried one as I prefer to sneak up on the wildlife. Also, I second one of the earlier commenters who mentioned that the lower seating in a canoe or kayak helps to get the "bird's level" shots that IMHO are more interesting than a look down shot. Just my two cents.

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

Tim, Generally tripods and mono-pods are not good for photographing from any boat as they magnify vibrations (you won't have much of them). but more importantly to you, the movement (rock and pitch) of the boat. I find that my 70-300mm Tamron, hand held, is the best way to go; increase the shutter speed 1/500 minium, but you can go to several thousand with the 60D without noise. Unless I really want a certain DOF, I also set it for shutter speed priority.

jim in TC Loc: Traverse City, Michigan

I got an Airis inflatable sit-on-top kayak last year and have found it to be the most solid platform on water I have used so far (sit in kayak, relatively stable model of canoe). Too small for a tripod, I think, and not suitable for an electric or any other motor. Bottom line, I think your pontoon will be solid as a rock (maybe not the best metaphor for lake use) and my limited experience with electric motors suggest very quiet propulsion.

agillot

look for outrigger float that you could use on the kayak for extra stabilty .

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

Fishing in a kayak seems to me the best choice if one has the physical ability to get in and out. The pontoon is too high in the water and also pontoon boats are very susceptible to being blown around by the slightest breeze.
Here's a website about kayak fishing in general by a guy (Gary Rankel) that lives in my area of Florida. The photos really tell the story well. The double hull ones seem really nice to me.

http://fishingkayaks.us/

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

I've been using a 9'7" Hobie Mirage Sport ( http://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-sport/ ) for many years. I can peddle, not paddle, so my hands are free to take pictures. In very shallow water, I push one pedal full forward to stow the paddles flush against the hull and use a conventional kayak paddle. I put the camera on a monopod and stabilize with an Op-tech Bino-Cam harness. There's a dry storage area in the hull between my knees. I have a set of wheels to transport from car to water. I've added a camera mount for a GoPro on the gunwale (gunnel). I transport the kayak on my Prius roof and still get 38mpg at 70mph. In my garage, I hoist the kayak with roof mount from the car and stow flush against the garage ceiling. This kayak is wider and thus much more stable than conventional kayaks. I have peddled at 2.4 miles/hr for miles. A friend uses a longer Hobie, but is thinking of downsizing to the shorter Sport because it's much more maneuverable. Being under 10', it does not need an Oregon Invasive Species Prevention permit. The Hobie comes in a few colors. I recommend olive. I have not used the available electric motor nor longer paddles for greater speed. Cons: Have not been able to use a tripod. Expensive and heavier compared with other kayaks.

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

Hobie Mirage is a great option but you will be sitting higher in the water. Hands free is a real pleasure though. I had and fished from the original one and had to get rid of it because of the weight so transporting could be an issue. Also not much dry storage. I still have my Pungo though and the hatch behind the seat has lots of space, a bulkhead and is completely dry.

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

Also as Peter mentioned you can get the flippers right up against the hull. Flip the rudder all the way to port or starboard and pump the pedals slightly and you can do a nice slow 360. I loved that boat. Getting old sucks!

photohelp

Another option is the Bass Hunter Boat. I bought one because it is the most stable small boat I could find. I am 225 pounds and I can stand on the gunnels. I bought mine for Bass fishing but I think it would work well for photography. I just paddle mine but it will take a small outboard. The negatives are that you sit up high (good for photography but bad for stealth and you catch the wind), and it will not fit in your car's trunk. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bass-hunter-120-pontoon-boat?a=2128210&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=CL-9h6WErNQCFQ8uaQoda-0DNg

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I agree with the chest waders part. I don't see how you would get into it without getting your feet wet. I'd rather have a boat you can dock and get in and out of easily. This boat looks to be one you'd have to enter from shore and you'd have to get your feet wet. If you have slippery rocks on shore or slippery moss etc, this would be bad with photography equipment in your hands.