[cSickNick]

I struggled with the same questions, but decided on a 3rd option. Going through the top. It's out there somewhere.

I found that the old transom came out easily with the old chain saw. Also electrical paddle bits with extensions do a great job on mulching up the hard to reach areas.

I have some picts if needed.

For the pro's and con's, i will leave it to the experts. It appeared to me that it is a "toss-up" and that ones most weighted varibles(Cost, experience, time, restoration, materials, etc ..) would decide which option is best.

For me, lack of experience, cost and time were the heavy weights. This pointed me to an external person to do the glass work that allowed me to remove the old transom to save $ and time.

- Nick