[Blue_Runner]

You can't really see into it. But, when you tap around there are some hollow sounds in spots. I do know for a fact the wood in the transom is new due to the good looking wood shavings that came out when I hung my motor. The transom is very strong internally - there is no flex - its just this problem with stress being put on the skin due to the gap between new wood and fiberglass. A real bummer I tell ya. Calgon, take me away!!