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I may also add a small plug in transom to the universal cross bar for my 14 lb. thrust electric trolling motor. 

The telescoping arm of the side float passes directly through it. 

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This will be less expensive and a lot less work than selling the MS and doing a sailing kayak and trailer set up. It just makes sense, now that I think about it, to make a few additions to the MS to get the comfort and stability I want, rather than trying to make a comfortable, stable sailboat out of a kayak. Most important, NO HOLES WILL BE DRILLED in Roger Crawford's precious Melonseed for these modifications. He doesn't have to faint! I can quickly remove everything in a few minutes, and no one would be the wiser. Well, except for those cleats in the four corners, which have already been there for a few years. 

In addition, I get to keep all the Melonseed's advantages. The boat's hardware all just plain works. Garage storage is already worked out. My weight represents a smaller percentage of the boat's carrying capacity than any of the kayak alternatives. The cockpit is dry and has plenty of room. There should still be space for a grand kid or two, even with this gear in place. Temporarily remove it, and I could carry all three. I hope the aluminum cross bar and gray floats won't detract too much from the Melonseed's looks, but if they get the job done, who cares? Bet if this works and I post it to the Melonseed email group, the choir will have a hemorrhage. 

New Melonseed Trimaran? They've sold a few Sea Pearls that way! 

