Hooked Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 My brother is looking at getting a kicker for his 2013 Legend, 20' with a 150 on it. He is torn between a pro kicker and a regular 9.9 motor. I would think a regular 9.9 would do, however, I am sure there is a reason why they make a motor that is strictly meant as a kicker. Any advice for one or the other? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Deeper gear case, 4 blade prop, different gear ratios. It's actually designed as a kicker motor, not a something you'd drop on a 12ft tinny. Should be easy to compare at the link below. https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/engines/outboard/fourstroke/8-99-hp/ Edited June 15, 2015 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) The kicker Terry runs on his boat is more then enough to keep up even with 2-3 ft waves while trolling. He can explain what he has better then I. The cruise control speed set up he has is awesome. Edited June 15, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Get the long shaft and one with electric start and a alternator as well. Depending on how its mounted a pull start can be very awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 The kicker Terry runs on his boat is more then enough to keep up even with 2-3 ft waves while trolling. He can explain what he has better then I. The cruise control speed set up he has is awesome. Yup, the high thrust motors are intended more for slow speed, definitely not going to win any races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 The link appears to not exist Bill. The key is definitely to get under 1.5 while trolling in most conditions. I seen the kicker at bps, definitely looks different, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Whoops, try this! https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/engines/outboard/fourstroke/8-99-hp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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