" The first cut is the deepest."

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In these pictures i'm showing all the wood that we're encountering that Freddy(FAS) says doesn't look factory. Any thoughts?

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You'll notice this fiberglass panel where the engine was mounted. Has anyone run into this in other rebuilds? We have removed it so we can get the transom as flat as possible. Freddy and Louie wetting out the 2nd layer of fiberglass tabs between the hull and the inner transom. Stronger is better!

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Fred's father,Fred sr. made the template for the new transom as work continues.I am honored and very lucky to have a "Master boat builder" offer his expertise in my project.
the bracket on the back is an outboard template to show hole location. It is set at 30"we've decided to raise it to 31"-31.5"as the lower bolts would be real close to the well directly under the motor that will also be built up with new fiberglass. Getting there.

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Spencer,thanks for the props on my dad.he's a 2nd generation boat builder,at 90 years old ,its cake to template a transom with a piece of cardboard,and it slips right in.we are on track for the Bass run....still anyone have an input on that fiberglass wedge in that '79 23 SF?