"Darren Pullen" wrote in message
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I'm looking at buying an aluminum boat that I would believe is called a
modified v. It is square and almost flat in the back and comes to a v in
the front. I have seen where you can get a foam solution that mixes 2
chemicals together that makes a floating foam. I saw them use it for
pontoons on monster garage. Would that help raise this boat out of water
and make it more stable? I want it to ride as high as possible to float
and
fish small creeks and don't want to have to get out every time I get to a
shallow spot.

Then you don't want a Vee in the first place. Unless it's so 'modified'
that it's a flat-bottom.

Also, is it a good idea to replace the plywood in the transom
area with a 3/8-1/2" piece of aluminum plate?

No.

On these older boats, it
always seems to be rotten. Any help would be appreciated.

A decent piece of marine ply should last as long as you do.

hth,
Fred Klingener