Hello, I am new to this site and have a question regarding an old jon boat that's been in the family since the early 70s. It's a 10' riveted aluminum boat that I think we purchased at Sears. Anyway my questions are: does anyone know what the max motor rating would likely be for this size boat - measuring around the top edge it's 10' X 3' (really small). I was hoping to use the 8hp motor that I already own, but I think that will be too much for this little boat. However, I still may give it a try and just keep my speed down. Before I use the boat there are a few repairs needed. Can anyone tell me the cheapest, easiest way to add some new wood to the transom. I was thinking of just bolting together two pieces of plywood - sandwiching the aluminum between them. I also have a broken beam support that I was going to remove and try to replace. Is that something I could easily fabricate from a piece of aluminum purchased at a hardware store. Also, I don't know much about rivets so I would prefer to use screws and nylock nuts - is that OK. last question can the hardware be stainless steel, or will that cause a reaction with the aluminum. I'd really prefer a larger boat, but this is what I have to work with. Thanks for any/all help.