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					Originally Posted by tartuffe  I have an 81 with a 200 hundred rude on the back with a jack plate. Mine is a center console so I would think even lighter in the bow. While not recommended as acceptable, my transom was rotted all to hell and it never flexed or showed signs of flex. Only knew I had a problem when putting on a transducer and black mud oozed out. | 
	
 Thanks sorry to hear of the black goo.....I know the transom is good as it was rebuilt/ replaced 2 years ago and it is solid no doubt. Will be adding the jack plate then back to fishing