I have a 1966 14' Starcraft aluminum boat with 15hp motor. I pulled the motor off and there is a moulded rubber piece that fits over the transom. It is weathered and in bad shape. I don't know what it's called or even if they make such a thing anymore? Was this just used to protect the transom? Is it necessary or is there a different method that's used?

Thanks!

it is used to protect the transom and cut down on vibration.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=2SAGPZJB2M2K3LAQBBISCONMCAEFEIWE?id=0000921019151a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=2061050&cm_ite=0000921019151a&_requestid=103701

Thanks for the info, but $36 is a bit much for a piece of rubber. I try to find another way.

Thanks for the info, but $36 is a bit much for a piece of rubber. I try to find another way.

that was just from cabela's I am sure you can find it elsewhere cheaper. I just posted that for the picture.

$23 here http://www.reddenmarine.com/marine-supplies.cfm/fuel-system-miscellaneous/moeller-9907410/rubber-transom-pad.html

Thanks again, $23 is more reasonable. I checked every place I could think of and the best I could do was $30.