[Bigshrimpin]

-Can I glass in ply over the cut out? Strong enough or do I have to re build the whole transom solid?

*** Since the cut out area is not structural . . . you can glass over ply to fill the open transom.


-What is the way to go- Glass bracket or Aluminum tube style?

Either is fine . . . Fiberglass won't pit or corrode like aluminum. You will want a flotation bracket regardless of the material it's made out of.

-Are trim tabs necessary with a bracket?

Absolutely . . . without any question!!


Also . . . if you are redoing the floor and replacing the fuel tank, move the tank as far as possible toward the bow. The bracket makes the bow of these boats very light.