[Scott]

Brian

I wouldn’t sweat it too much .. so to speak .... as long as the motor isn’t "swaying in the wind" Doesnt sound like the transom is that bad.
Did you jump up and down on the lower unit yet ??

Also I second what strick mentioned.... If your going to keep her for awhile I might consider the bracket route ... just remember all brackets are not created equal [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]