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Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola
Ok I just learned something new. What size kicker would be good for use offshore where I might encounter strong winds and current if I have to use it to come in due to a main engine failure? At what point is it overkill and am churning water for nothing?
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I do offshore (30+ miles) in a V20 and have a 15 hp kicker. Had a main engine breakdown one time 10-12 miles out in wind and chop, and with the kicker at times we were only making 3kts headway, but made it home. A pusher prop also helps a lot.