Re: Raising transom to 25\"
 

Bigshrimpin,

Thanks. I appreciate your comments and input.

Re: Raising transom to 25\"
 

Hi Dan.

Knowing where you fish, I think you will be glad to have the extra security of a solid 25 inch transom then keeping a 30 year 20 inch transom with a funky jack plate setup. My 25-inch transom gets more then enough water over for my taste.

A good condition "turn key" SC hull is very desirable.
A documented new 25-inch transom brings the boat up to modern day standards and will be worth much more and be easier to sell.
If it was me, I would get a new 25-inch transom and be done with transom issues. If on a budget look around for a good low hour motor (can be 1/2 - 1/3 the cost of new) from a reliable source. The used motor should last at least 5 years, probably 10 or more. Then you have a much more valuable "Turn key" hull to deal with.