[alanw]

Originally Posted by Iceman

I am working on an X Factor right now, plumb the front center hatch, fish finder on front edge of that hatch or on one of the side rails.

Go with the side rails IMO. I hated having mine in the center on my old yak, it was right where I wanted to set gear down and I didn't like having to look down while paddling. I didn't want it in the way of getting bait on my xfactor so I went the side rail and it's working out very well.