Removing Transom shield of the outdrive and sand back transom to inspect the veneer of the transom.

First part of this job was to remove the transom shield to get the area clear to be able to sand back the transom.

It had to come out any way because there is a broken stud in one of the fixing holes to bolt the engine cradle to the transom shield it was a job that will help remove the broken stud while it is out of the boat.

It is out now and gives us move room to work in this small area.

Just got to remove the wooden wedge off the transom so we could sand back the transom.

The sanding getting underway andfinding out the condition of the transom veneer

Halfway across just a little more to go.

Finally all the paint removed and now to inspectthe surface veneers to see if any need replacing.