I give in

[Reel Smoker]

ooterlycool, prior to redoin my transom I spoke with several repair pros 1 of them wanted to cut the entire back of the boat the other 2 would keep the skin to make a good bond, infact one guy told me if you cut the back off dont even bring it to him. Chisel your way down to the skin. I was also told to go with plywood because it has more structural strengh than the new products used today.The guy that did mine sandwiched 2- 3/4 inch Marine ply's together.I dont know if you have a 23 but if you do, it would be a good idea to run your drain holes for the corner comparments out the sides thru the solid glass versus out the rear thru the wood, this was another reason why they would rot.Good luck.RS.