Rosario's new transom

[Lootas1]

So the new transom is in place. Thousands of dollars later and it looks almost as good as it looked before. Anyway, it is strong enough you could pick the boat up by the motor and be sure, unless the motor bracket breaks, that all would be well. Here are some step by step pics.
Step 1 -- See the break in the glass at the top of the transom? Considered a bad thing.
Step 2 -- Splash well cut away along with inside glass on transom. Rotten wood removed.
Step 3 -- First layer of Coosa board in place bent to curve in transom.
Step 4 -- Second layer of Coosa board added. Holes drilled in grid pattern to allow the fiberglass putty to not only grab the flat board but to penetrate and lock to the second layer.
Step 5 -- Fiberglass and gel coat over entire splash well and aluminum plate sandwiching the transom. A bit of paint and some wax and ready to go in the water!

[Tim McCrain]

Congrats Jerry, looks like you're good for another few decades. :GoodJob:

[Lootas1]

For me, I'm just hoping for part of one decade but you're right about Rosario. Perhaps centuries from now and archeaologist will find Rosario's remains and say "Wow, look at the great condition of that transom!"