Brooklyn Kayak Co. FPK 8 My Ultimate Mods List and Configuration + Review! More in the Description. 

The placement of the outriggers was pretty much because of the ease of installation possible by the pre molded locations available in this kayak at the front. The moldings in the back aren't the same size as the two in the front, they are actually smaller, so the Starport bases do not fit. The design of these outriggers is such that if I wanted to install them in the back, I would need a one-piece pipe to make it possible to install in the back. Doing so it would make it somewhat semi permanents and more difficult for transport. This is because I could not use the Starport bases, unless I installed the bases with the included screws for the outriggers. I just did not want to do that. Regardless, the best location is usually right in the middle. But in that case, you would not be able to paddle. But still the location on this kayak is actually very optimal because it is surprisingly stable considering the size of the outriggers. The location where you place your foot to hop on the kayak is closer with the placement of the outrigger as compared to the placement to the rear. And most of the waves usually hit you from the front, therefore presenting the effect of the outriggers immediately and negating the rolling effect immediately. Obviously, the size of the outriggers matters but as I said they happen to be effective for the size they are. Also, if you look at larger outriggers, they look have similar attachment in terms of size, making it possible to use the same hardware to mount larger outriggers if need be. But to sum up the stability question. Why are performance trikes always designed with two wheels up front? And all trikes that have two wheels in the rear are always utility trikes that carry loads in the rear? Because performance in corners means you need stability up front, and with utility you aren't thinking about performance, but you are placing most carrying capacity right under the load. So, what is more stable than a performance trike? A car! So, placing the outriggers right in the center gives you the same effect as having a wheel in each corner. Mathematically it is equivalent; therefore, it predicts that the performance is the same as having them in each corner. Anyway, I know it's too lengthy of an explanation, but I hope it answers a lot of current and future questions.

​@@Andi_Docithanks for the detailed explanation. Helps alot.