Correct...that's where you jet guys clean our clocks. :D
Those of us that venture into shallow water a lot, usually rig the boat with a single 75-90 main and 8-9 kicker - some folks rig with a pair of 40-50's.
With the large main+kicker, you can then raise the main to avoid prop/skeg...
Yup...relatively flat bottom (about 5 degrees deadrise), and very light. Which in addition to the shallow draft, makes them very easy to tow, and allows for pretty economical operation. A 75-90 outboard is splenty of power for the 22.
An example of the draft...check out the attached photos of...
Cool boat, Crumm...I'm with you, low draft is where it's at. There are so many cool places one misses out on when you've got extra baggage below the water line...
I'm not quite as shallow as you...I draw around 8". Not exactly a river boat, but it gets me just about anywhere I want to go...