2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

[travelingman1981]

I am looking to buy a small outboard and am looking at the Mercury 9.9 and 8. I consider myself pretty good with the internet but have been unable to figure out what the different letters after the 9.9/8 stand for. The different models I have seen have been.

9.9M
9.9ELPT 4S
9.9ELHPT BF PK
9.9ELH
9.9EL
8M 4S

I have figured out the BF is Big Food and PK is Pro Kicker.
I am thinking 4S might be 4 stroke not sure.

I would love some assistance here. A couple of the motors I am looking at are left overs from last year and I do not expect them to last much longer.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

James

 

[achris]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

I am looking to buy a small outboard and am looking at the Mercury 9.9 and 8. I consider myself pretty good with the internet but have been unable to figure out what the different letters after the 9.9/8 stand for. The different models I have seen have been.

9.9M
9.9ELPT 4S
9.9ELHPT BF PK
9.9ELH
9.9EL
8M 4S

I have figured out the BF is Big Food and PK is Pro Kicker.
I am thinking 4S might be 4 stroke not sure.

I would love some assistance here. A couple of the motors I am looking at are left overs from last year and I do not expect them to last much longer.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

James

9.9M
Manual start

9.9ELPT 4S
Electric start, Long shaft (20"), Power Trim, 4 Stroke

9.9ELHPT BF PK
Electric start, Long shaft (20"), Handle control, Power Trim, Big Foot (gear housing), PK (???)

9.9ELH
Electric start, long shaft, Handle

9.9EL
Electric start, Long shaft

8M 4S
Manual start, 4 Stroke

You got me on the PK....

Chris...........

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

I think PK (ProKicker) is for a new 9.9 they came out with.

 

[gss036]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

Check out the Tohatsu, same motor, they make them for Mercury/Nissan.

 

[travelingman1981]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

Thank you very much everyone. I did not expect to get the answer so quickly. I expect to using the board more in the future as I am going to be fixing up my Sea Nymph with a new floor, lights, wiring and other things.

Thanks a lot.

James

 

[hlsroom14]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

I see Cabelas has a 9.9 Bigfoot PK. Do you know if this is the same as the 9.9 Pro Kicker and if not how do they compare?

 

[travelingman1981]

Re: 2010 Mercury 9.9 - what do the different letters stand for?

To the best of my knowledge and all of the research that I did before purchasing my 9.9 EH (electric, handle, short shaft) the 9.9 Bigfoot PK is basically a combination of the Bigfoot package and the ProKicker package.

Basically you are getting the bigger these Bigfoot options:

* 20% larger prop increases control especially at low speeds.
* Taller gearcase puts the prop deeper, below turbulent water, for improved performance.
* A low 2.42:1 gear ratio delivers thrust and maneuveraility that big loads demand.
* Oversized Antiventilation Plate. Oversized design prevents air from being drawn into the prop, which increases efficiency.

And these ProKicker options:

* 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).

Hope this helps you some.

James