Transom repair question

[robbieinga]

New lurker and poster here. I recently purchased this 14' fiberglass boat and am in the process of starting repairs to the flooring and transom. But I noticed that most transoms are flat across the back making it easier to remove the inside skin to access wood for repairs, however as you can see in the pics I have this box type structure to deal with can I just remove it and eliminate it from the restoration? Does it serve any benefit. If it stayed it too would need to be repaired. Thanks in advance
Robbie

[safewalrus]

Naw wouldn't bother it should only contain some old bits of foam, just get a chain saw and chop the lot off! You'd sink of course but you'd entertain some old fishermen on the quay!

[safewalrus]

In other words if you don't know what your doin leave the bugger alone!

[robbieinga]

Ok so how do I repair the transom by leaving it in place It has wood in parts of it that is rotten also. I really didnt want to remove the external skin for the transom repair and then I would still have the problem of it being brittle in places.

[safewalrus]

robbie your in the wrong forum buddy this one is for irrelavant old sods like me to have a crack with others of that ilk - would suggest that you repear your question in one of the repair forums but from what your saying at this range you got yourself a lemon there but I wish you the best of luck with the repair - in the absense of a local boatbuilder I think I build me a ply jon boat or similar and give that one back to the guy who gave it you in the first place - your description sound like either a lot of money with no garuntee (?) or a wet bum at least!

[robbieinga]

Alright Thanks for the info I'll try the reposting.