[Vic]

SK- both stringers were rotten about 50" forward from the transom. They got that way because the previous owner glassed over the original scupper through holes that were through the transom. Instead of running hoses to the bilge from the floor they cut off the through hole fitting behind the back of the deck. So since 1992 all of the water that has crossed the deck has ran into the ouside of the stringers. They cut holes through the bottom of the stringers about 1" holes I'd say so that water could run from outside the stringer to the bilge.

So I began taking out mud wood with a clay consistency Saturday. I'm working from inside of the stringers with the deck on basicly because I did not want to lift the cap. That would be too easy. I have reached the end of the rotted wood by grinding the inside skin of fobeerglass off with a 4" grinder. I think I'm gonna get the rot doctor stuff for the rest for good measure and repack with new 3/4" plywood cut to fit and glass them back in. My digital camera is on the blink so I cant get any pics to sho you sorry but my transom looks just like Fillets, except there is a 175 lookin at you.