Big Foot?

[tomfromblaine]

Ok guys since I can't make the 3/18 low/rainey get together, I do get to go 4- stroke outboard shopping,my question is Merc makes a motor labeled as big foot, what is this? what are the pro's/con's, also if I can get a good deal on a model 1-2 years old should I go for something like that. I'm also looking at a couple other mfg'rs. I've done some research but I'd like some of you guys input before I start asking the sales guys questions, (I think we've all been there before.) thanks in advance for your input.

[gunflint]

We got a 25hp Big Foot last May. I spent 10 hours breaking it in before opener. I followed the manual to the letter. On opener it started leaking oil. Long story short, after being accused by Linc Bro. of revving it too high during breakin they exchanged it for a 25 2 stroke.

I called them this fall about the 4 stroke, they told me that Mercury had determined that the block had been cracked during manufacturing.

By the way I am very happy with the 2 stoke.

[hawkeye43]

If you can get the four stroke, just the gas you will save its worth it .We got a 50 efi bigfoot couldnt be happier.

[kslipsinker]

The Big Foot is a larger gearbox on the lower unit with a higher gear ratio. It is more of a pontoon motor.

[tomfromblaine]

Thanks that is the info I'm looking for, I'm using a web site I heard of where you can get new-noncurrent motors for a decent price and compare to what I can get locally. I like the Merc's but from what I've read so far they seem to be the heavyest of the bunch, I'm glad I asked because I'm looking for a regular boat motor. any other input would be great. thanks again.

[Jim Hudson]

The big foot motors are also good for kicker motors on your boat. With the larger gear box, it give enough umph to power larger boats while trolling in the waves.