Re: Transom Concerns?
Ryan, that hollow area is probably delamination. That when the fiberglass skin separates from the wood behind it. It dosen't mean the wood is rotten. This condition is repairable as long as the wood behind it is ok. It requires inspection though to be sure. If thats the problem I doubt its causing the flex you are seeing but it should be fixed so it dosen't spread. I just finished fixing the same thing on my 20. It had a few spots as you described so I peeled off the outer skin on those areas,scored the dry wood with a die sander , hot coated it with resin and re-laminated with bi-axil fiberglass and 3/4oz mat. It came out nice. I took pics of the whole process if you want them.
Dave
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