Get both. You'll remember reading this post when your stomach is turning and you feel like your gunna hurl as the feeling of helplessness overwhelms you as you drift helplessly in big water, if you don't. It happened to me once and i almost lost my boat and all my gear because of it. Who'd of thought?? ALWAYS have a backup. Shjt happens....be prepared. I couldn't imagine being adrift in washington or samamish. The waves can get pretty big. 5.5hp 4stroke for $900 at GIJoes. Minkota Endura 44lb $129 at Walmart. If new is what you had in mind.