Transom replacement, curved to straight question

[bikerider]

I have a boat with no cap on it. Doesn't seem to be a problem. Looks a bit unfinished though.

Do you have a pic?

 

[FuzzyGrub]

The top cap on any wooden transoms I've had, was thin and just protection from rain and scuffing/wear of installing motors on/off.

 

[LDUBS]

Most of the transom replacements I've seen are two pieces of marine plywood sandwiched together so I guess the top cap is kind of important.

Yes. And really not just for plywood. Best to avoid water getting trapped between the transom skin and the wood.