TMO8413
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Picked up this Duranautic Coastal 13 this past winter. I removed the transom wood as it was rotted and learned the prior owner put some type of metal plate on the back and front of the transom (see pictures). When I pulled it off it revealed a very pitted and corroded transom on both sides. In fact, it’s pretty brittle and I could probably pierce right through it. Is the transom junk? I was thinking I could sand and paint both sides of the metal that’s left, sand and paint the metal plates, and rebolt but I’m not sure that’s help. Any thoughts on next steps would be appreciated. ![IMG_5922.jpeg IMG_5922.jpeg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/104/104092-3625f583618cb7f5af3b2f284eda1035.jpg)
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