Raise the transom?

[Eric B]

I have recently thought I was about finished with a 1978 23' Sceptre. When I took it into the yard for transom Bracket mounting (on the floor in one of the pics), bottom job and a complete re-wire the yard found the transom was soft. It was so bad they called it coleslaw! They are in the process of removing the transom and doing a full replacement the proper way. There is some question about whether they should raise the transom while they are at it. I would love some experienced input!!?? I plan on fitting it with a Suzuki 300. Here are a couple pics as it sits in the yard now.

Eric B