2000 55hp Commercial Remote Controls?

[HybridMX6]

Hello, I'm still in the process of converting this manual everything motor to work with a console. I'm in no rush as I don't have the console built yet, but do have all the supplies to make it. I am trying to find out which control I would need for this engine. Right now it's manual start, manual prime, tiller, but am working on piecing together an electric start for it. I went on to shop.evinrude.com and looked at the controls, but there's like 5-6 different options. I think I narrowed it down to 2, but still can't tell for sure. I'm going to be mounting the controls as a side mount, either on the side of the console or the side of the boat (haven't decided between side mount console or center console).
Would anyone have a rear range I would be looking for, or perhaps the P# for whichever one is correct?
I'm not sure if I can use just any control or not. I'm trying to locate it on ebay or somewhere cheaper than evinrude online.
Thanks

 

[northernmerc]

Re: 2000 55hp Commercial Remote Controls?

Why not just sell that motor and buy another one with the controls? Controls could run you $2000 or more and might not be as good as a factory setup. You might be able to buy a complete used motor of that age for that money. If you insist on converting your motor, then look for a blown up motor of the same model with controls and rob parts off of that.

Building the console is not a big deal - just requires basic materials and carpenty/metal working skills.

 

[HybridMX6]

Re: 2000 55hp Commercial Remote Controls?

I can't see controls costing $2000. The shop I bought it at had quoted somewhere in the range of $450 to convert it to electric start, but I never inquired about the steering/control part. All I'm going to have is a push button for a start I believe, which isn't a big deal, the motor is right behind me, so reaching back to manually prime it isn't a big deal.
I already have the sheet metal and a metal bender here to make my console, I'm just not doing it yet until I have all the parts. It's not taking up much space right now since it's flat.
I don't see any point to selling my motor when I know the history on it. I would not want to spend $1500-$2000 on a used motor I have no knowledge of. I know mine is a great engine for the hp/weight of it (biggest you can go before a 3cyl), and have done all the maintenance on it myself, so I know it's in good shape. I'm just looking to find some part #'s or which controls will work for me so I can try to find a used set. I know a guy around me who has an outboard junkyard, but I need to know what to look for before I go out there.

 

[northernmerc]

Re: 2000 55hp Commercial Remote Controls?

Sorry that I can't help you with the part numbers. Earlier this summer, I priced a new 40 hp, with and without controls. If I remember correctly, the difference was about $1500 from the factory. The factory units include a lot of wiring for gauges and warning systems that one does not need for a basic set up.

More important than part numbers might be a wiring diagram of the unit that you want to make it into. With that, you should be able to build what you want. What do you plan for a charging system to go with that starter? Watch out for frying ignition parts when rigging up your own system. Good luck with it!