Control Cables

[DMG509]

Can someone help..I need new cables for my 74-14" trihull MFG with a 50hp johnson on it. What size do i need to buy, i think the cables are to long now and are shredded.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Control Cables

Measure in straight lines from the control box to the engine and round up to the nearest foot.

Of coarse check the iboats store when you go to buy new cables.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Control Cables

that is for steering cables, measure from control, to stern, then side to center of motor, round up and add 2 feet. this gives the sweeping loop into the motor, so the cables do not bind. http://www.iboats.com/Johnson_Type_...3703934--**********.607082894--view_id.250883 save your existing cable ends.

 

[Woodnaut]

Re: Control Cables

Cables are typically available in 1 foot increments. Take a close at the ones you have along their entire length. At one time there was most likely a part number printed on it. If you can find the number, then that's a good place to start. Then you can reduce by a foot if you really need to.

Steering cables must be the exact length required to fit the boat. Throttle and shift cables, however, can be a little long. (Obviously if you get these cables too short then you'll end up sending them back.)

Also, throttle and shift cables have to move with the engine each whenever the engine is moved during a turn. Chafing of these cables will ultimately happen unless they're protected. You might consider wrapping the new ones with some spiral-wrap or split loom once you get them installed. Spiral-wrap and split loom are typically used to bundle electrical wires, but they work well for this purpose too.