Another thing I think is important. I have been a mechanical technician for many years so I am predisposed to things failing. I do not like to travel out on to big water with only one mode of power. I have a main outboard, a kicker, separate fuel tanks for both and plenty of battery power and an electric motor with some mojo. All it takes is some engine failure, wind, and an anchor that can't hold or worse holds to good in high wind and distances can grow very fast.

A couple people died a few years back that were on kayaks a little East from where we are talking. and were overcome by the wind and cold water.




Kent