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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bikerider" data-source="post: 513774" data-attributes="member: 23591">I have a 12 ft Starcraft that I will be replacing the transom on hopefully this coming winter. The transom dips down a bit from edges to center about 1 1/4" (see pictures). Is there any reason I can't make it level with the back edges of the boat when I replace it? I have a 5hp outboard on it currently. I measured, and if I did make the new transom level, the outboard's cavitation plate would be about level with the bottom of the hull. Currently the cavitation plate sits a bit lower than the bottom of the hull. Is there any reason I shouldn't make the transom level across the back when I replace it? (The pictures are of the same model Starcraft, but not my actual boat)</blockquote>