Strick, Don:Im going to build my own bracket, help

[jaw1970]

No plywood because it will rot, no stainless because I do not know where it would be required. There is also the weight issue. The less it weighs the more floatation you will get. A high density poly core for the transom would be the best and a 4-6 lb. density core for the undersides of the deck would work.

thanks Don, when you say for the transom, are you talking about the transom of the bracket or at the transom of the boat? How thick would you go for the sides, bottom and front (end bolted to transom of boat)?