Have not tried putting one on my kayak yet either. Although I just yesterday FINALLY go the estimate on repairs to my pontoon boat I requested in October 22. It's going to be totaled (mixed emotions on that), $42k in repairs. So I may be able to put that 150 horse Yamaha on my Kayak now? LMAO
You would fit right in down in LA. I don't know how many John boats I have seen with engines in the 115-140 hp range. The hull says it is weighted at 40 hp, but they want that thing chiming.