Raising transom to 25"

[parishht]

Just my own personal situation and wondering what to do.
I already know that I have to re-build my transom and I did burn up my 20" shaft motor.
I need to replace both and I am seeing more 25's than 20's (motors) so my transom looks a lot like awthacker's.
I was wondering if I would be better off just rebuilding the transom to accept a 25" shaft?

[tsubaki]

Reason for me doing what I did.
At least for around here, usable 20" motors in the 150hp class are a real booger to find.

[Blu_Lunch]

I used a jack plate and dammed it off with 1/4 starboard and sealed with 5100, it is not structural but it keeps the water out.