Great idea Jeff. I considered doing something similar but have not done so yet for two reasons. My first thought was the cracking appears on Timi's that have proven to have rotten stringers, at least I've not heard of cracks reappearing after complete restorations. Maybe there are, just haven't heard about them. The second reason is foam and engine access, something I'll decide once I see the engine in place. OK, maybe a third reason is that the rear seat design I'm contemplating will tie this corner off better and forward, allowing a center seat section to pull out or tip up for access to front of engine, fuel filter, belts, etc. I also noticed the side to side transom and lack of stacked blocks for engine mounts, are you planning a mounting hoop as well? Overall you are making great progress, that price you made must have taken some time to fit as well as you did. Love the craftmenship.