1975 23' SF Motor Well

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My recently purchased 23SF is going to the shop for a transom replacement next week. The shop has suggested that we should remove the portion of the motor well that protrudes in to the boat. I'm sure this has been done before and I would love to see photos and hear suggestions on this. I don't want to add a bracket for a variety of reasons. Would consider raising the transom and going with a 30" motor. Thanks