A little help....

JSavage

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So, here I go again. I go and buy a $450 boat. Turns out to be a 1987 JC Craft (little known) with a 3.7 merc, 18' bowrider in front of an Alpha 1. The only real problem was that the boat hadn't been run for years and the vinyl was crap.

Well, it was easy getting the controls off the side panel, since the panel had all but disintegrated. Now, I can't figure out how to get them apart to put them back on.

Before you ask, I can't get pictures of it yet. The unit is original, single lever, starboard mount with a square neutral button at the pivot. tilt and trailer on the stick, two screws to remove the cover.

Anyone recognize this configuration and perhaps how to get the handle off?
 

Rocky_Road

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Re: A little help....

If it is this one, there is a set screw that can be accessed from the bottom of the handle.

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sdoomaha

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Re: A little help....

Rocky, that picture looks pretty familiar. Is that a Cheetah? Don't see too many anymore....at least I've never seen any here in the midwest.

Any photos of the whole boat?
 

Rocky_Road

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Re: A little help....

Rocky, that picture looks pretty familiar. Is that a Cheetah? Don't see too many anymore....at least I've never seen any here in the midwest.

Any photos of the whole boat?

Good eye, sdoom!

It is one of my boats, but currently sitting in the backyard awaiting some 470 issues!

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A real solidly built boat...with tons of interior room and storage.

Happy boating!
 

Rocky_Road

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Re: A little help....

JSavage.

I have the controls service manual in PDF form that I can probably email to you if you want...just send me your address in a private message!

Happy boating!
 

JSavage

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Re: A little help....

JSavage.

I have the controls service manual in PDF form that I can probably email to you if you want...just send me your address in a private message!

Happy boating!

That would be great, Rock. PM sent.

Thanks
 
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