Another 20 resurrection

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by TPG

2 sheets of 3/4" Meranti was $225
I have 5 gallons of West Systems epoxy already
Need to get some 1708 for reattaching the outer skin/beefing up the inner skin where the outboard sits (you can see the 2 holes where the lower outboard bolts pulled through the inner skin).

For what it's worth, when I was planning mine I posted my plan to use the high-end marine plywood and SHINE suggested that, if I was going to use wood instead of Coosa, I should go with the cheap fir marine plywood instead. He has quite a bit of experience with stitch & glue construction and felt the transom was not the right place for the Meranti. The fir is heavier and harder, more suited for lots of weight and stress. Fir also would hold up better with the eventual water intrusion from holes drilled through it to mount accessories on the transom. I did a little more research and found he was spot on - as usual.
I chose to go with the Coosa but I also slowed my project to a crawl because of the added cost. I will eventually have the rot proof transom I want though (in 5 years, maybe...).
Good luck with whatever you choose.