Tim and I were able to set and glass in the transom pieces. Two layers of 3/4", one layer matt, two layers biax. From a quick measurement it appears to be approximately 1.8" thick. When all the clamps come off I'll take a few more measurements, and will need to add some thickness. I believe some if this under thickness is accounted for by using 23/32" ply, so 1/16 off. The area of the hull, port side, that was damaged has been restored, and the ring that holds the rub rail on has been fabricated.
Stringers should be cut soon, but we are at a stopping point trying to determine the fuel tank that will be used. The one that came out was an aftermarket hack job 55 gallon tank up front. I also have a 62 gallon aluminum belly tank from the Baja that could be modified to work. The original floor had a 3/4" center stringer which would have to be modified, shortened, or eliminated if we use a belly tank. Some of the fuel weight would be shifted rearward using a belly tank over a front tank, but the weight would be carried lower, thereby lowering the center of gravity. The only real downside is the fuel level indications from a belly tank are poor since the tank is rarely level in the water, and possibly structural strength might be lessened with the lack of full height center stringer. The aluminum tank would need to be cut down, so overall capacity would be in the low 30's, which is probably better sized for this application. Poly tanks are available for around $350 which might save some time. Any opinions? go with a standard CVX type tank or convert the Timi to a belly tank?