I STRONGLY advise you add the receiver in the front. It is very hard if not impossible to add later and I use mine for two things now and will likely add a third: 1) Front rudder for poling, 2) a very strong pull point if you get stuck and need it, 3) a set of floundering lights. I predict that if you don't get it you will regret it. Most things about a boat are individual preference, but I always recommend this.