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Extending Control Wires
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08/22/17 08:32 PM
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AKMike
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I need to extend that wires that go from the controls to my outboard, what type pf wire should I use is there a specific marine wire? Honestly I've never messed with any wiring, but I think I can handle soldering/insulating some extensions, Thanks in advance.
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/22/17 08:40 PM
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gary purdy
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You can pickup another used harness at most boat shops that will match colors. What motor? I have several.
The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything. Remember what He has done and remember that He is not done yet!-- GOD IS GOOD
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/22/17 08:52 PM
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AKMike
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Unless you have some real long ones I think I'll have to buy the wire, I'm going to have to add 40-45ft of wire the boats 50ft, I'm just trying to get a supply list together at the moment. Motors a 1990 Evinrude 88hp(wanted bigger but couldn't pass on the price).
I also need to source steering and throttle cables, I'm sure that'll be cheap... the controls sit about 40-43ft from the outboard.
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/24/17 07:31 AM
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/24/17 10:34 AM
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gary purdy
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Sounds to me like you need to move the console. Hydraulics will be the only way to accomplish the steering. Here`s a 50ft harness with shift and throttle cables. eBay item number:370956868174
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/24/17 02:10 PM
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Sounds to me like you need to move the console. Hydraulics will be the only way to accomplish the steering. Here`s a 50ft harness with shift and throttle cables. eBay item number:370956868174 I couldn't see anything if I moved it trust me having to spend a bunch of extra money sucks, but has to be done. It doesn't have hydro steering now the cable just rusted up and honestly I wont be driving the boat much anyway. Thanks for the link.
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Re: Extending Control Wires
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08/24/17 02:16 PM
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Yeah my buddy has the same boat with a 90 or 100 I believe. From what everyone has told me with a power prop I should be good as long as its calm conditions.
The boats a giant pontoon boat pretty much and drafts about 10'' you can move it surprisingly easy by hand.
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