took her under the knife (need some opinions)

[Gary Hill]

Try Eastern Burlap in Norfolk, they send materails all over and have almost anything you need.

[SonOfABeach]

Try Eastern Burlap in Norfolk, they send materails all over and have almost anything you need.

Yup thats the place I mentioned in the post right before this, was writing it up when you responded. Thanks!

[dcobbett]

I used Pensky Board when I re-did my transom and one thing I learned is that it's thicker that ply because it's made in metric dimensions. Not sure if Coosa is that same, but I remember thinking at the time that that would be a major PITA if someone used Pensky board doing a transom from the inside and then couldn't fit the old glass piece back in place.

[grgrmouse]

I've been admiring your project here. I've got a '20 Mako I'm finally riging after a loooong rebuild. Some of the issues you talk about I've dealt with as well. For instance, the weight transfer....moving two batteries under the console at 50# - 70# each, depending on the type, seems like it would easily make up for the new 'zuke. I moved mine forward as well. I went with the Trollfury setup. Both batteries and box are 134#. The thing to remember is now the run of the battery cables are 5x's longer than before.....
You need to upsize the wire (diameter) to account for the voltage drop and heat. As for the transom issue, I just helped a buddy do his on a Grady, I suggest using a piece of luan door skin to cut a template before you cut the expensive stuff! (lesson learned the hard way by many!) just my .02.. Look forward to seeing more pics.