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Message: <blockquote data-quote="v1mitch" data-source="post: 265406" data-attributes="member: 8847"><p>I went with 5/8" (approximately) c-d plywood for the transom.  I traced out as best I could from the pieces of the old transom and cut out my new piece; placed it for fit, made minor adjustments, and cut a second piece.  Glued the two pieces together with an exterior grade water repellent adhesive and tightened it down from both sides with 1" coarse thread screws.  I had some left over marine paint that was recently used to paint a carwash.  It is a two part polyurethane marine paint.  I have applied two coats, waiting for the second to dry before adding a third coat in the am.  The marine paint will completely encapsulate the wood and repel any water that comes in contact with the transom.  I was going to treat the plywood with a water sealant prior to the paint, but figured that would only be overkill and add to drying time.  I have an appointment with a friend tomorrow after lunch at his machine shop to cut the flange and corners allowing for easy install of the transom.  Then we will install new corners and flange over the new transom.  After that, I will drill out the holes through the transom, use my marine sealant on my bolts, and tighten down the transom.</p></blockquote><p></p>