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Chisel out the rotten wood. On older Gradys, this often turns into "mud".

Use a plastic mallet to tap across the transom. A sharp "ping" is good; a dull, hollow "thud" indicates delamination or wet wood. grady-white-transom-repair

Coosa Bluewater is a fiberglass-reinforced foam that is 100% rot-proof. Cons: Significantly more expensive than wood. Chisel out the rotten wood

Chisel out the rotten wood. On older Gradys, this often turns into "mud".

Use a plastic mallet to tap across the transom. A sharp "ping" is good; a dull, hollow "thud" indicates delamination or wet wood.

Coosa Bluewater is a fiberglass-reinforced foam that is 100% rot-proof. Cons: Significantly more expensive than wood.