Re: Transom replacement
Let me tell yah . . . The more rot the easier it is to remove!! Consider yourself lucky!!
you can get brass wood screws at ACE for under $20 a box or just use cheap drywall screws.
Leave the screws in there and laminate over the heads . . . as long as they don't stick out you're fine. That transom will last longer than the boat. If you want to be extra careful . . . you could remove them and fill the holes, but I don't think it's necessary. Screw and glue
Don't worry about getting the wood template perfectly to the edges. When you dry fit all the core . . . You can have 1/2" gap . . . just buy a big bag of Cabosil (aerosil) from composites one (10lb giant dog food bag is under $40 . . . and maybe some choped fibers) and mud the edges. Then you can laminate your skins . . . if you use multiple layers of ply wood (like 3 or 4 sheets) wet out both sides before you stick them together.
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