Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by SSCape on 06/17/11 - 7:19 AM

I am trying to use existing cables on my nearly completed 1965 Sakkonet 17 restoration. he previous owner had replaced these at some point and the cables seem to be in good working order. Can anyone help me on with installation instructions? Specifically there must be some way to secure the control barrel anchors on the cables on the console side. I did not see how the previous owner did it since these were disconnected when I purchased the boat. I believe the contol cables I have are Teleflex Marine Mercury Type Gen II Control Cables, and the control itself is this type:
http://marineconsignment.com/boat-par...ntrol.html

Edited by Phil T on 06/19/11 - 5:12 AM

Posted by Tom W Clark on 06/17/11 - 7:28 AM

There should hardware at the base of the control itself that captures the "barrel anchors".

All this will be explained in the control's installation instructions.

Posted by SSCape on 06/17/11 - 2:30 PM

Yeah should be is the operative words..no installation instructions either. Can't find them online so far..

Posted by Gamalot on 06/17/11 - 3:42 PM

That is great info Dave! Do they have that same instruction PDF for the Morse MT 2 I have to hook up?

Gary

Posted by Derwd24 on 06/17/11 - 4:30 PM

Take a look right here on WC in the downloads section Gary, should be the 4th item down on this page:

http://www.whalercentral.com/download...?cat_id=16

Posted by Gamalot on 06/17/11 - 6:06 PM

I can see that Dave but, being the computer wizard I am NOT, I cannot download any of the stuff in the download section. I need some dopy plug in gadget that has me baffled. The link you posted above works perfect for me but is not the MT2 I will need.

Posted by Derwd24 on 06/17/11 - 6:24 PM

No worries Gary. I just sent you an email to the address in your profile and it has the instructions attached to it in PDF format. Post if you have any problems opening that.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/17/11 - 7:25 PM

Gamalot,

You seem to have computer problems if you cannot download anything from our "Downloads" page...
There is No Plug In needed to download anything here.

Click the Green "Download" button and the download should start immediately and automatically.
If not, seek help.............. a friend or neighbor.....

Edited by Joe Kriz on 06/17/11 - 7:26 PM

Posted by Gamalot on 06/18/11 - 3:34 AM

#10

Thanks Dave, I got it.

Yes Joe, a friend came and made some changes that helped me open pictures and videos in emails and now I am unable to open anything from the downloads section here. I get a message to go get a plug in because windows needs to know what program created it. There is some glitch setting checked in my win7 program that I have not been able to find so far.

Posted by SSCape on 07/04/11 - 10:46 AM

#12

I am almost done with the motor, but I have no confidence in the controls. So, since they are kind of important..anyone recommend any particular top mount control box? Seems kind of limited out there from what I have seen.

Edited by SSCape on 07/04/11 - 10:47 AM

Posted by Joe Kriz on 07/04/11 - 11:41 AM

#13

I always recommend the same brand of controls as the brand of engine you have.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...?cat_id=13

Which engine do you have?

Posted by SSCape on 07/04/11 - 3:08 PM

#14

-- a 70 3cyl Mercury
I was moaning about it before but as I get into it, it may not be so bad until I can afford a new one, I took the carbs off the other day to clean and kit them and I was pleasantly surprised at how everything looks.
I think I have the control end of cables done right now after playing with them for an hour in my driveway.

Posted by SSCape on 07/11/11 - 9:11 AM

#15

Alright Joe- I finally have some pics to post, and have created my personal page. I just couldn't help it after I cleaned last night. I was going to wait until she was in the water. Those will come later.

Posted by Gamalot on 07/11/11 - 1:33 PM

#16

Looking pretty nice SS and lots of work and time I am sure.

When you get around to replacing the decals be sure to look at some threads here and to install them with the sled facing forward!

You did a nice job with the wood!

Posted by SSCape on 07/11/11 - 2:15 PM

#17

Wow- I never even noticed that. I didn't touch them. I am hoping to re-do the exterior hull this winter, and I already have the new decals.

Posted by Gamalot on 07/11/11 - 6:01 PM

#19

I would love to take all the credit but it was just a couple days ago in another thread where Joe caught the same issue that I had completely missed. LOL

I have a full set of new decals awaiting install and I am totally happy this has been pointed out before I do things twice!