Welcome to the site..good choice...and thanks for sharing your pics... I live in PSL as well, Southbend..so if you need any help etc. just email me. Also regarding your transom..tow your boat down to Don Herman at
www.hermco.net you will be glad you did!!! Also put your Bracket on ebay or craigslist and get one of his Hermco (Potter) Brackets...just my opinion.!!!
Again, this site is a wealth of information..
-FRED