Closing the transom on a 23
 

I have a 1976 SeaCraft 23 CC and plan to close the transom and add a bracket. I noticed some really nice work on projects here doing similar work and am looking for help or guidance on approaching such a project. In particular, would it be better to use high density foam instead of wood?
Thanks

We prefer to work with wood. It's a lot cheaper and if done properly and maintained properly will outlast your life time.
Foam still has it's issues if not done and maintained properly.

High density foam.

Pros and cons to both, Bottom line is usually the amount of $ you wish to spend. I love the Blue water 26 coosa for transoms but I normaly use wood due to the cost savings and as sc84 said if done right it would last a long time. But if money is not a issue the composites are light weight, strong, and very water resistant. Some will not hold screws and fasteners well and will crush under a load so keep that in mind if you go that direction.

8 lb. density foam core is typical in modern boat transoms.

Divinycell H130?