Closing the transom on a 23

[DreamCatcher8]

I have a 1976 SeaCraft 23 CC and plan to close the transom and add a bracket. I noticed some really nice work on projects here doing similar work and am looking for help or guidance on approaching such a project. In particular, would it be better to use high density foam instead of wood?
Thanks

[Seacraft84]

We prefer to work with wood. It's a lot cheaper and if done properly and maintained properly will outlast your life time.
Foam still has it's issues if not done and maintained properly.

[hermco]

High density foam.

[flyingfrizzle]

Pros and cons to both, Bottom line is usually the amount of $ you wish to spend. I love the Blue water 26 coosa for transoms but I normaly use wood due to the cost savings and as sc84 said if done right it would last a long time. But if money is not a issue the composites are light weight, strong, and very water resistant. Some will not hold screws and fasteners well and will crush under a load so keep that in mind if you go that direction.

[hermco]

8 lb. density foam core is typical in modern boat transoms.

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by hermco

8 lb. density foam core is typical in modern boat transoms.

Divinycell H130?