In a message dated 12/4/2002 4:10:00 PM US Mountain Standard Time, winarski@cox.net writes:

I didn't use a transom mounted light because the motor and rudder would block much of it's visibility underway

I've seen stern lights mounted on the tail end of the rudder. The wire cable disconnects where ever it goes into the hull for trailering. I suppose a short mounting pipe could raise it high enough for you and could be made to be removable too. Sandy