Hi, I'm new to the site however I just had my transom rebuilt on my 23 c/c. I built it up 14" in the center and made a seat out of it, with a slide in cushion in the rear a for a backrest. I put a stainless marine bracket on the boat with a honda 225 four stroke. By removing the backrest you can get in and out easily for diving or swimming and it makes it easy to pull up large fish on the brackett. I'm in fort lauderdale, you are more than welcome to come over and take a look, maybe it will help you with some rebuilding ideas. Best of luck, Sanzo
mtsanzo@yahoo.com