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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 514919" data-attributes="member: 4972">To add to the above, the Titebond III is similar to the glue that holds the plys of the plywood together, so you are essentially turning the two sheets into one.   Using screws to pull them tight is acceptable.  Use stainless steel screws if you want to leave them in, otherwise you can remove them and fill the holes later.Or, you can use 2x4s and clamps as described above.Sealing the wood is the most important thing for longevity.  I prefer to put the transom in place, cut and drill holes as needed, pull it back out and THEN seal the wood.    But if you seal it and install it, you can use a squirt bottle to seal inside holes you drill.   I've done both, and the squirt bottle trick works well.If you use the methods above, your transom will far outlive the original one in most boats.  So, if your boat made it 30 years before needing a transom, you have at least that long before you have to worry about it again.</blockquote>