After trading emails with 2 of the owners at KC and conferring with the KC owners group on FB that has numerous pro staff guys, I decided to put the rear plug in the spot I was hesitant about. 1 of the owners and all the owners group have their plug in that spot so I went for it. I have it how I want it for now so the only thing left is sliming it. Hope to get out on the water next week. One day we'll have to get an outdoor dawg yak trip planned.