First boat! Need help with ID/ suggestions

Mcj450

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Hello everyone I've been reading these forums for quite a while and I am thoroughly impressed with the wealth of knowledge I have found!

I have recently run across a small boat that I could not resist buying at the price I payed for it, however being as impulsive as I am I know little about it Other than it floats and a 4hp motor does not try to pass the boat when I floor it!

Does anyone recognize the unreadable crest on the bow cap?
What size motor could this boat handle if the transom was fixed up a bit?
Weight capacity?

any modifications to make her a little bit stiffer? ie stringers or such

Currently using a 1978 Johnson 4hp weedless drive which is running like a top thanks to this forum!
However I still cannot get on plane!
 
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roscoe

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I wouldn't run any more than a 6 hp on it.


any modifications to make her a little bit stiffer? ie stringers or such ???

Yes, put the wooden bench seats back into it.
 

Mcj450

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Oh yes the benches will be going back in
The ones that were in there kept leaving splinters in bad places
Would Baltic birch plywood be suitable for this?
I have lots of it and have always been happy with it in other applications
 
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