I was able to work on the V today. I figured I would take a break to eat and post progress.
It looks like the guy that fixed the transom before shreck owned it originally just added rover woven to the transom and made some kind of brace system. I say that because all of the rest of the wood is rotten really bad. It's coming out really easy and I should be able to grind off the rest.
 
I am going to use this piece after I clean it up as backing when I pour my Arjay. A lot cheaper than coosa.
