Kara Hummer Transom

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Ted Kuhn

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I want to place a transom for a mudbuddy on a Kara. I saw some other set ups, but I'd like to place the transom 18-24" forward from the aft end. Would a transom at this position with the rest of the tail end remaining as per the plans work? I figure that the 5' tail on the mudbuddy would have approximately 3 to 3.5' of extension off the stern. My motivation for this is that I'd like to maintain the pole-ability of the Kara in case I don't use the motor, and I'd like to move some of the weight of the mudbuddy forward. Any guidance would be appreciated.
 
Sounds logical as long as it doesn't make the Kara top heavy. You could always put out riggers on it if it did. Post some pictures as you go along. Remenber some times boat building is a science and some times a art.
 
I'd make sure to put a piece of metal around the top edge of the gunnel to keep the shaft of the mud motor from dinging up the top edge of the gunnel
 
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