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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 491838" data-attributes="member: 21536">If the plates are for cosmetic purposes then maybe use one of the rubber transom pads.  If the transom is sound, but beefing it up brings peace of mind, then I would also go with aluminum over plywood because it will be cleaner, less maintenance, and less chance of failure.  And, I personally would consider 1/8" thickness (just my opinion).  Adding plates to address an unsound transom might not be the best idea, but it sounds like you don't have that problem.     The dimensions provided in your manual should be good.  I assume your transom is somewhere from 1" to 1 1/2" thick.  As long as your mounting bracket will handle a transom thickness ranging from 1 1/2" to 2", you are good adding the two 1/4" plates.</blockquote>