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Navy1
Navigator
USA
113 Posts |
 Initially Posted - 09/04/2008 : 10:46:39
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| I have a 2004 C250WB with a 9.9 Honda outboard mounted on a SS motor extension. For a cost of about $500 I am considering having installed a remote throttle & shift in the cockpit area. Has anybody done this? And if so where did you have the remote controls mounted? I assume you would have to mount them forward of the lid opening for the propane tank. Would appreciate some feedback on the best way to do this, as it is not a cheap upgrade. Thanks - Roger |
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John Russell
Master Marine Consultant
USA
2270 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/04/2008 : 12:10:25
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John Russell
1999 C250 SR/WK #410
Bay Village, Ohio
Sailing Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie
Don't Postpone Joy! |
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zebra50
Captain
USA
352 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/04/2008 : 15:51:10
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| Roger I just purchased a 9.8 Tohatsu (Nissan) for my 250WB #370. The remotes are attached to my pedestal that has the throttle and direction handles. |
Jay
Papa's Boat II
250WB #370
Blog:http://zebra50-boilingpoint.blogspot.com |
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delliottg
Master Marine Consultant
USA
2684 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/04/2008 : 16:13:42
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Roger,
If you have a tiller, I can recommend a Power Tiller, although I think we've had this conversation before. I wasn't sure I'd like it, but now after using it for a few weeks, I really like it. So nice to have throttle & shift controls right in your hand while you're driving, especially in close quarters. If you've got any questions about it let me know. The install wasn't that hard and the owner of the company was extremely helpful.
The biggest issue I've run into is the fact that the F-N-R label for shifting isn't lined up with where the knob needs to be to start (in neutral). This isn't the manufacturer's fault, he has no way of knowing where the knob will end up when it's attached to your control cables, and I could probably adjust the cable ends to center it up, but now that I know that neutral is really much closer to reverse than it is to forward, it's no big deal. |
David
Sirius Lepak
1997 C-250 WK TR #271 --Seattle area Port Captain --
Unique Treen come take a look, become a fan, and follow us on Facebook |
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Navy1
Navigator
USA
113 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/05/2008 : 11:41:40
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| David, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I now realize I did previously get any answer from you on this subject. I do have tiller steering. But I am confused on your settup and wether that fits in with getting remote controls for shifting and throtle from Honda for my 204 9.9 Honda. My Honda has automatic choke, so I don't have to worry about that. I have a "tiller tamer" mounted on top of my tiller already, so I don't know if I would have to move that or not, I hope not. Since I do a lot of taking my boat in and out of the water, I'm hoping not to create more work for myself. Hopefully you can get me a little more cleared up on this issue, and what would be best for me. I will be taking "Navy Too" out of the water for the season in a couple of weeks, so I will work on projects at home in my shop then. Thanks - Roger |
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delliottg
Master Marine Consultant
USA
2684 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/05/2008 : 12:55:13
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Roger,
If you mounted it the same way I did, it would definitely interfere with your Tiller Tamer, however, you could mount that on the underside of your tiller, or you could mount the Power Tiller on the side of your tiller instead of on top, or on the bottom, or actually it'll work off of the tiller, I've used it while attached to my starboard inboard catbird support. How's that for a run-on sentence? I don't know about the Morse cable hook ups to a Honda, but I'm fairly sure that they'll hook right up. If you have questions along those lines, give Bill at Power Tiller a call, he's very very helpful, and if you watch the video of his daughter operating a Power Tiller, you'll see that his demo boat is a Catalina 25. If you'd like to give me a call regarding the install & usage, drop me a line at: delliottg at gmail dot com with your number & I can give you a call to talk about it. |
David
Sirius Lepak
1997 C-250 WK TR #271 --Seattle area Port Captain --
Unique Treen come take a look, become a fan, and follow us on Facebook |
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John Russell
Master Marine Consultant
USA
2270 Posts |
Response Posted - 09/05/2008 : 14:58:49
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| Next time you're out, try wrapping a bungee around the tiller and securing it on either side as a substitute for your tiller tamer. I use a 24" bungee wrapped 2 or 3 times around the tiller and secured to the hasps for the cockpit lockers. I think you'll find, as I did, that the tiller tamer is a piece of equipment you can readily do without. That makes room for the Power Tiller. |
John Russell
1999 C250 SR/WK #410
Bay Village, Ohio
Sailing Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie
Don't Postpone Joy! |
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