Floatation??

[randlemanboater]

I saw some extra floatation on a Tracker aluminum boat the other day...looks like what you are talking about...except they are aluminum.

http://www.trackerboats.com/boat/?boat=3430

[RidgeRunner]

Definitely similar Randleman. That is to ensure the transom doesn't squat when they hang a heavy 4-stroke back there and it will still pop up on plane.

Jasoncoopercola, I boosted some pictures of the bracket in progress from Smokin Joe. A true work of art IMO. He commented on saving weight from the original.
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[jasoncooperpcola]

Thats about how I expect mine would look. Only change i would make is use the entire 8' rip of plywood instead of 6'. Mine will be the guinea pig for this project if nobody else does it first.

Ridge when i commented about the side flotation boxes next to the bracket, i thought you had a full swim platform across the back. Now that i am on the comp it is clear. I was thinking the platform would hide the top of the boxes and help it all appear as one piece.

[RidgeRunner]

Still looking at different designs. One would be to 86 the swim ladder and put floatation shells on both sides with a full width swim platform.
I would need to build it around the trim tabs for full effect, like Contender does with their transoms. Lots of work, time and money. I am scared of the one in the middle. Too little time..