Barefoot Johnny a motor that old was rated off the power head not the foot like a newer motor does so he is probably only getting 12 to 15hp at the foot on that motor but weight could still be a factor in it
I have a Bass Tracker 3 and am fixing to replace the transom in it and want a "forever boat" to say and thought about doing the transom in 2x6 aluminum tubing and welding them together to make the transom and would really like everyone's thoughts on this.