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Extending Control Wires #12396600 08/22/17 08:32 PM
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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.

Re: Extending Control Wires [Re: AKMike] #12396614 08/22/17 08:40 PM
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You can pickup another used harness at most boat shops that will match colors. What motor? I have several.


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Re: Extending Control Wires [Re: gary purdy] #12396637 08/22/17 08:52 PM
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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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88 hp on a 50 ft boat ?

Re: Extending Control Wires [Re: AKMike] #12398921 08/24/17 10:34 AM
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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 [Re: gary purdy] #12399099 08/24/17 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted By: gary purdy
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.

Re: Extending Control Wires [Re: scruboak] #12399108 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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