[McGillicuddy]

Thank you Father Frank, I drilled a few more holes in locations away from the previous transducer screw holes and the wood came out dry and smelled like old fir rather than dark musty mush. How big of a hole should I drill in search of dry wood around the old holes. I've gone about an inch deep found good wood just past that, I've also drilled 1/4" wide but still in moisture around the old holes. Been Looking at several of the transom replacements documented here by the accomplished set trying to gain understanding and confidence to go for it. Lots of good stuff in these archives.