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I would consider adding a couple coats of epoxy to the bare wood spots. Allow it a few days to cure before varnishing. Also, rinse off the blush before applying any varnish., even if you don’t see it. Yes, the varnish on the transom looks to be rather thin. I’d be adding 3 or 4 coats (or more) of spar varnish (not polyurethane) that contains a UB inhibitor. Once you’ve applied the first coat, the remaining coats are super easy. You just swipe it with a Scotchbrite pad, vacuum it, swipe it with a tack cloth, and apply another coat. Wait a day, and repeat.