All back together, really easy fix. The transom how has a 1/16" ply doubler (two pieces of 1/32" laminated together), and a 1/8" square basswood reinforcement at the bottom.
I reversed the hardware bolts until I can get some blind nuts. I've got a long ball driver that easily reaches the heads of the bolts, and I can use a socket or wrench easily on the nuts too.
