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Sorry Mark, I didn't read your wording closely enough and didn't catch the reference being to the grain. Got it and that is a great rec. I didn't know it was that significant of a strengthening factor.

Hey Mark, What do you mean by "ACROSS" the transom instead of vertically. My plan is for the wood to be cut like Johnny had advised: Do you mean something besides this? Just trying to make sure I'm understanding.

I really appreciate the thoughtful responses. The boat is a 1958 14' Lonestar. Not sure of the model. It has a 56 or 57" width. The transom is 18" high. I will buy these corner caps from ebay. Not sure if I understood this part Dale: "I'd agree to a point, as one wants the transom thrust...

Well, that turned out to be much easier than I originally thought. The transom was only attached at the top with screws. No glue whatsoever. And no bolts through the bottom so it was totally loose and flexing up. Now to read up on transom replacement threads. Should I try to attach it to...

Guess my main concern is removing the currently glued wood transom from the aluminum hull. I'm assuming it is a pretty strong bond as it doesn't look like he used much in the way of hardware to attach the wood to the aluminum (maybe 2 lag bolts as I don't see any nuts inside the wood transom)...

Great point on the inner plies being compromised. Any recommendations for how to remove the glued wood from the aluminum? Also, the transom is not attached to the sides or the bracing in any manner. Should they be attached in some fashion? The boat with the outside plate (I definitely will...

Thanks for the reply Johnny, that's what I was afraid of. The current 3/4" plywood that is already installed is brand new. Could I just add another 3/4" piece on top of it, glue together, and bolt through the aluminum? I'm in great hopes that might be an option as it looks like he glued the...

Just bought this boat from a fellow Tinboater and he did a great job on it. I'd like to go from the current 8 hp to a 15 or 20 hp, but the transom has some flex to it. How much is too much? I've posted a YouTube video of the flex in action. He rebuilt the transom with 3/4" plywood. Should I add...