What do you guys think about using plywood (no metal reinforcement) to raise my transom ~3.5 in.? I am thinking about replacing the plywood backing on each side of the transom with 1/2" plywood and having it extend 3.5" above the current transom then sandwiching more sheets of plywood in...
My boat is a 1960s 15' alum. Starcraft w/ short shaft transom. The motor is a mariner 25hp longshaft. If I was able to read the USCG rating properly it is rated to 45hp, although that sounds high?
I've read other threads on this and it sounds like the main problems are increased drag...
