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All my large whalers had Kickers. Something many don't think about is striking a large object. With twins you could take out both engines. In the spring a lot of big logs and timber come out of the rivers and go way offshore. Also joe has a good point about putting hours on the main engine.With 2 seasons on my new 115 Etec It cost me $900 for the 300 hour service, Ouch, Ouch. I think I will run my kicker on the way out of the harbor which would save many hours over the season.