[eggsuckindog]

I wouldn\t worry so much on the cap joint - pulling the rub rail off and filling and re-drilling the holes wouldn't be bad. The motor is worthless - maybe you could sell it as a parts motor to someone that has one, but not worth the time or any expense. The plates were used alot by the "older" generation, so may not be a good indicator - I actually put one on a perfectly good transom when I hung the V8 on my Sceptre - frankly if the trailer is pretty worthless - the motor is and the boat needs a transom - 1000 may be a little high IMHO