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The transom is the most critical part of the hull of a vessel. The transom is at the stern of the boat where the the two sides of the vessel curve together, meet at the bow, and are combined because of the transom. Most small boat's transom have to support an outboard motor as seen in the image. This means that the transom transfers the energy from the motor, to the hull, and then moves the vessel through the water. When the motor is turned, the angle is changed of the motor pushing the vessel, and the energy is redistributed on the transom to turn the vessel.