SV27 Bare Hull Rebuild Questions

[capnswanny]

Hey guys,
As a newcomer I find that I'm a couple years behind the power curve...but I sure do appreciate the advice I get from here.
So I've got a well used hull I'm trying to spruce up. I've ripped out all the delaminated separating wood and I'm looking at a bare hull. I'm looking for some advice from those who have been here before. Here are some specific questions I'd appreciate your experienced input on:
Should I mount the motor aft and place batts fwd or remount in the stock location?
How would you recommend stiffening the hull...options I'm considering are, glass (in pic), carbon fiber, laminating ply to hull, combo of mentioned? I plan to double the transom and double reinforce the sides....just wondering about the best treatment for for the bottom.
I plan to reuse all stock hardware and use a simple motor mount from OSE to mount the motor, I don't race (yet) and I'm not trying to set any speed records but I do like to go fast

Thanks for your input guys!
If you have any other lessons to extend..I'd surely appreciate them!
Corey