What is a Mercury Pro Kicker?

Mercury FourStroke ProKicker outboard motors deliver superior torque for greater acceleration control. Fast, reliable starting and controlled throttle response in all weather. A deeper gearcase and a four-blade, high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio for precise trolling control.

Which is better 3 or 4 blade prop?

3 or 4 Blades? A 3 blade propeller usually offers top speed performance while a 4 blade propeller provides maximum thrust and smooth cruising operation. Four blades have some features of their own, though. They often provide more lift at the stern which will help accelerate the hull, especially if it is stern heavy.

How big should my kicker motor be?

High Thrust models typically start at 9.9hp which is generally the horsepower size most boaters go with for a kicker. Anything under that size is going to be a standard non-high-thrust model. These motors are just as commonly run as the high thrust models for a kicker.

How fast will a 9.9 mercury go?

Assuming this is a light 14′ utility boat and a standard 9.9, Mercury would recommend a 8.5 to 9.5 pitch prop for the OP’s application and predicts a top speed around 20 mph.

Can you troll with a 115 hp?

I would estimate a 115 would troll down in the 2.2-2.5 mph range depending on the size of the boat. Any lower and you will need to add drift socks, trolling plates, lower pitch prop, etc. The Yamaha should go down to 700-800 RPM’s depending on how it’s setup.

Is a kicker motor worth it?

If that idle speed is too fast for you then a kicker is going to be very beneficial. If that troll speed is slow enough for you, then save the kicker money and put the $4k into a good sonar system. A kicker motor will burn less gas than your main engine.

What does a 21 pitch prop do?

The pitch of a propeller is defined as “the distance a propeller would move in one revolution if it were moving through a soft solid, like a screw through wood.” For example, a 21-pitch propeller would move forward 21 inches in one revolution.

What do you need to know about mercury prokicker?

Convenience. Mercury ProKicker outboard motors deliver superior torque for greater acceleration control. Fast, reliable starting and controlled throttle response in all weather. A deeper gearcase and a four-blade, high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio for precise trolling control.

Is the Mercury 9.9 prokicker a tiller handle boat?

Exclusive centering straps automatically straighten and lock the outboard when tilted up and are standard on tiller handle models. Features the fastest power tilt in the industry: drops Mercury 9.9 ProKicker outboards into the water in just five seconds. Great for aluminum tiller, inflatable soft hull, jon, utility, and sail boats.

What kind of gear does a fourstroke prokicker use?

A deeper gearcase and a four-blade, high-thrust propeller with matching gear ratio for precise trolling control. Rugged durability with robust gears and bearings and a heavy-duty skeg. And the fastest power tilt in the industry. Delivers all the power you need to control bigger boats.

What kind of fuel does a prokicker use?

Specifications – 15 EFI ProKicker HP / kW 15 / 11.1 Recommended fuel 87 octane / up to 10% ethanol Recommended oil 25W-40 Synthetic Blend Mercury FC-W 10W- Engine protection operator warning syste Low oil pressure Over-rev Overheat Senso Starting Electric