[Blue_Runner]

5 years ago a local guy wanted $1500 to replace the transom on my 1968 17ft runabout....sooooo, I did what any cheapskate would do - I fabricated a loathsome "heavy metal" repair that carried me through the last 5 years. And, it cost me $1475 less that that guy quoted me ::)

Also, I just went through exactly what MJ said. I had voids in the transom on my '72 V20 due to faulty repair. It only took about 2 weeks to put a nice big crack in the outer skin. The wood core was fineMade me sick enough to spend $800 having someone cut the skin off, fill the voids, grind out the joints, and get it right. $600 is sounding better and better if you ask me! She's solid now!

But hey, don't be discouraged, that's what this board is for. We all keep each other from doing something stupid and wasting time and money ;D

If my wood had been no good, I'd have went with seacast without batting an eye.