Suitable helm replacement??

[phatdaddy]

I did not have to move the motor and the old stuff was already out, so it was just running the cables and bolting down the helm. counting removal of old stuff, more like 4-5 hours.
the shift & throttle cable were pretty easy. i have a side mount control box. just unbolt it from the side(3 long bolts), undo the back cover(2 screws), & un-clip cables. on the engine side, remove cowl, undo snaps that hold cables in place and just pop them out. i ran the new cables when i ran the steering cable. it sure shifts like a new one now..

[gofish]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

I did not have to move the motor and the old stuff was already out, so it was just running the cables and bolting down the helm. counting removal of old stuff, more like 4-5 hours.
the shift & throttle cable were pretty easy. i have a side mount control box. just unbolt it from the side(3 long bolts), undo the back cover(2 screws), & un-clip cables. on the engine side, remove cowl, undo snaps that hold cables in place and just pop them out. i ran the new cables when i ran the steering cable. it sure shifts like a new one now..

Cool, I'm going to do that after January during down time. I've actually removed my binnacle before to replace the trim switch on the handle. Guess I just didn't pay attention to how the controls were attached.
Before then though, we've got three Saturdays left before gag grouper closure. Hope the weather is cooperative.

[csvencer]

Do you have to remove the motor to get the steering cable in? I am talking about your standard V20 steplift with no bracket, jackplate, etc.

-Svence