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Looks to me like you have thought thru this quite well. As far as the bunks, they should stick out an inch or two from the transom or...

Silicone is good for that application because it is waterproof, shock absorbing, and it can be removed later, if needed. I would not...

I'm not really a fan of silicone. It has its its uses though. The top of the transom as well as all cut edges and holes will be soaked...

I definitely think adding an inner skin is a good idea. Then slather a bunch of silicone across the top and press your transom cap down...

I see your thinking here. I wonder if structural gains from encapsulating both sides is significant. Added weight would be pretty low...

OK, I never looked at using the barrier epoxy coatings for structural duty. Titebond III is cheap nd has a good working time. Keep an...

Definitely not epoxying transom the the hull skin. No sir, there was no inner aluminum skins in the transom wood. Just the hull. My...

I have researched it pretty well. The epoxy will permanently join the wood and aluminum skins without doubt. I briefly considered...

I wouldn't think that would be a good idea. A barrier coat on each, but not epoxied together. Also, not sure of using it to laminate...

Yes that would put the prop at the correct height. I'm not "hacking up" the boat. Transom needs rebuilt anyway. I already have a...

Would that little bump though get your prop where it needs to be? Pretty sure they make an adjustment plate for just want you want to...

Attaching aluminum to both sides of the new transom wood.

I'm not following what you mean when you say the aluminum will be epoxied to both sides.

Doubled 3/4" plywood, with aluminum skin is how I would go, since you need to replace the transom anyway. Good plan and welcome!

I plan on using West Systems 105, possibly Total Boat if I find it at a discount. 3/4 Marine Plywood x2 epoxied together, then 14-16...