Thoughts on transom (16' Thrones Aluminum boat)

[Thornes-Del16]

Hi All,
I am just looking to get some opinions on the transom on my project boat. It appears that the previous owner chaged the transom board with a very ill fitting peice of wood. I have most accessories stripped off of it now. Should i spend a bit more time and try to tackle replacing this transom board? It feels solid when the motor was on (no flexing etc). Refer to attached photos.

Thanks!

 

[ondarvr]

Looks normal, if the wood is in good shape I don't see an issue.

 

[italianstal27]

Did you prod it with a screwdriver? If it feels solid, I'd keep it going for a couple more years! The transom can be replaced on it's own without massive dismantling of other parts of the boat

 

[Woodonglass]

If you think the transom wood is supposed to uniformly fit the stern of the boat...It's not. I agree with ondarvr in that it looks fine to me. If it's not wet and not flexing...Go boating and enjoy!!!