i fish out of a 19foot alumacraft, i know exactly what you're talking about
it is scary some days, with my double battery system, and 9.9 merc, mine sits really low, and when you're setting riggers hangin over the back, will make you think
it will limit your trolling direction more than anything else, if you troll into the waves, it's harder to control, however it's really your only option some days
I love my boat, and it's perfect for the finger lakes, however the next one will have a higher transom for sporty days