New Member - Possible '75 restore

[brywheat]

Can i cut the old skins out and make a flat transom? Figured a bracket could be found second hand cheaper and easier if it was a straight flat transom, maybe im overthinking, or maybe i should just make it 25" and call it good?
Any input is welcomed.

I know , all my friends think im nuts for even wanting to do this but i really dont expect it to come out looking like a new hatteras