How big a kicker needed?

[Xcomunic8d]

Guys,

I’m working downhill on my seafari 25 restoration. I’m trying to get the outboard back together over the next week or 2 depending. It’s a 98 Suzuki dt200.

I’d like to add a kicker as backup with the dt200. How big should it be to get me back in if main goes down? 25-30hp? Typically 4-7’ chop on my (windward) side.

https://www.tide-forecast.com/locati...recasts/latest

Then when I eventually repower, add a single Zuke 4stroke 350.

If I have to, I’ll hang twin 200’s back there. But I’m trying to manage weight the best way possible. Suggestions?