But I have another question... I got the motor off and cut the top of the transom/splashwell off and am looking at the wood which feels pretty solid... In this case, do I need to dig this flemsy yet hard wood out or just go all out and remove the back end fiberglass instead of using seacast... I wasnt kidding when I said I was a crafty person... I was shocked to get the motor disconnected by myself... Thanks you all as always!!