I'm not really speaking from experience, but I would get the kicker regardless of which outboard you choose (Optimax or Verado). I've got a 9.9 kicker on my boat, albeit its a jet and I wouldn't want to see the fuel bill after trolling with the main engine for a weekend, thats where my kicker comes in. I'm also a believer in redundancy, what happens if the main engine goes down? At least you've got a backup to limp home with.
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