Wooo, New SeaCraft owner here :-) and boy do i have a project.

[Pinnhead13]

Originally Posted by DonV

Welcome and good luck!!! I must say I've never seen an aluminum backing plate located on the front of the splash well and connected to the transom with stainless all-thread rods. I,m thinking a new transom is in order!!! Go with 25". Keep us up with the re-build!!

Thanks Don, I will. Seems as though the previous owner was either hiding something or worried about the transom. either way a new transom is in the plans. thanks! will add more pics soon. day 1 went well yesterday. those diamond backing plates, rub rail, t top, and center console all removed.