Yeah that was my original plan Dr but when i opened the hatch and saw the skeg mold in the way i was like well looks like up front it goes. I have it in a waterproof container to the right of the sail mast for right now but will prolly get the hobie kit just because it does create a clean install but will see.
On another note, man the PA 14 will turn on a dime if the skeg is up. does track better with it down (less constant input) A lot of fun getting her on the water for the first time today. Jump off and re-entered and then flipped it over (grabbed the handles and just kept leaning over until she FINALLY went over) used the rope method to pull it back over and worked like a charm! Waiting to add the amas hopefully tuesday and i don't foresee having to use the rope too much but always good to know how and i won't have the amas on tomorrow when i go fishing with her.
So glad that i picked the PA!!! (Only downfall so far is loading but i think i have a good plan to help that out.)