'77 20MA transom question

[BH Escoe]

I also have a 77 MA and it has 20" transom. Looking at replacing transom this upcoming winter but not sure whether to leave at 20", raise to 25", or close up completely and add a bracket.

[Vezo, Part II]

My 79 MA was a factory 20 inch, replaced from the inside, in 1999, approximately three years before Jason started this website. Should have done a 25 inch but was not correctly advised. I am a fan of Bob's Machine 5 in 1 manual jack plate. Find the sweet spot and "Set it and Forget it"!

Part II

[Seadouble]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

[bluechip]

20" original i converted to 25" i removed the outer skin did the whole job from the outside its much easier.