Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

[ricohman]

These two motors seem to weigh the same, have the same 2.42 ratio, same prop, same leg length...
Anyone know what the difference is between the two?

 

[N7Quarian]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

The 9.9hp Mercury ProKicker features a compact, integrated power tilt and a heavy-duty transom bracket for maximum strength, speed, and durability.
Additionally, the 9.9hp ProKicker sports an updated graphics package designed to complement the OptiMax Pro XS and Verado outboards. Installed next to a Pro XS or Verado outboard, the improved ProKicker graphics will make your rig stand out from the rest of the pack.
Patented Centering Straps. Holds the engine straight without additional hold-downs when running in rough conditions or trailering (Standard on Tiller Pro Kickers).

The bigfoot only has the beefier lower unit and prop hence the name bigfoot.

 

[ricohman]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

I saw both at a boat show and both share the same lower case. Even the salesman couldn't tell me the difference.
So graphics are the difference?

 

[N7Quarian]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

Pro kicker has the power tilt, heavy duty transom bracket and I think ability to intigrate the same steering from the main engine. Check out the brochure for the portable range of outboards on mercury's website under documents. I'm also going to get a normal 9.9 for a 14ft Portaboat.
What boat are you using this on?

 

[N7Quarian]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

http://www.nxtbook.com/dino/MercuryPortables/MercuryPortables/index.php#/0

 

[ricohman]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

Pro kicker has the power tilt, heavy duty transom bracket and I think ability to intigrate the same steering from the main engine. Check out the brochure for the portable range of outboards on mercury's website under documents. I'm also going to get a normal 9.9 for a 14ft Portaboat.
What boat are you using this on?

A 22ft Starcraft Islander. I have the brochure but the specs seem the same. I think its just a tiller vs remote option.

 

[N7Quarian]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

What weight can the boat handle for an engine?

 

[ricohman]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

Apparently these motors only differ by the power tilt on the prokicker. Solved!

 

[N7Quarian]

Re: Difference between Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker and 9.9 Bigfoot?

And the heavy duty transom bracket.