Hello everyone! I have been sitting on this old 1980's aluminum bass attacker boat for sometime now and in need of a new motor. I live in califonria which has strict emissions laws on well, everything, so repairing my current Johnson 75hp 2-stroke wont get it back on the water. Since I don't plan on buying a new boat, I figured replacing the motor with a new one is the way to go. I was thinking buying a 40hp merc or Yamaha. whats your recommendations? am i under estimating the recommended power output? if i am buying a new motor would i be better off buying a new boat off the lot? whats your take; 40hp not enough?