[overboard]

Well,......The only sign of rot is a 2" x 1" spot right on the top of the transom. I jumped on the cavitation plate of the old motor before I took it off. I'm basically wussing out at the last minute. I ordered the fixed jack plate that Tsubaki showed me and I am fabricating an aluminum cap/plate to cover the dip in the transom. I figure that I can have it up and running quickly this way. Even if it's a temporary set up, I am itching to get this boat back on the water to chase some halibut and rock cod. If it gets me through summer it's well worth it to me. I WILL be doing this transom the correct way at a later time. I know, I know -what a wuss.