This summer I built this little gem and have been really pleased so far with its performance. Since I live on a lake, naturally my thoughts turned to making it a float plane. The rounded belly makes me think with a little modification it may be possible. Rounding the nose and adding a step wouldnt be hard and maybe some wingtip floats, but my main question is on a pod.

Having never flown a plane with a pod on top, what are the dynamics of retrofitting a plane? As shown here the engine is mounted with considerable down thrust and a degree or two to the right. How would this translate when the thrust line moves so far up? Currently it is fitted with a 7" prop and an 0.074 Norvel.

Let me have your thoughts. Am I crazy?