Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Top mount Throttle/shifter & trim & Tilt

Posted by tma73 on 05/04/20 - 11:52 PM
#1

Hello,
Was looking into getting a top mount style Thrott/T&T for my center console.
Was checking this one out.
The descriptions mention it being universal...I'll be getting a 2 stroke Yamaha 90hp inline 3 cylinder outboard.

It is a SeaStar Xtreme Top Mount Throttle and Shift Control

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...id=4166432

Edited by tma73 on 05/04/20 - 11:55 PM

Posted by biggiefl on 05/05/20 - 8:41 AM
#2

I have found that most universal control boxes are not much cheaper than OEM. I have also found that those same shifters will have no replacement parts available if needed in a few years. Now if you buy a Morse or Livorsi, different story.

Posted by tma73 on 05/06/20 - 9:34 PM
#3

Thanks for the rply and info biggiefl
Will check those out thx.

t

Posted by biggiefl on 05/07/20 - 7:59 AM
#4

Nothing wrong with a used one either.

My friend had a whole box of universal binnacle shifters similar to above. He got them for free as they had no plastic covers and they were no longer made. I would find the covers here and there on e-bay or marine surplus stores and trade him a cover for a shifter. I think they were made by morse and Suzuki used them as OEM back when.

Posted by Finnegan on 05/09/20 - 12:57 PM
#5

I would highly recommend the classic Morse MT-3 control that Whaler supplied for years. To this day there is nothing better looking and smoother in operation than this unit, especially when used with the new "XTREME" cables.

http://www.surplusunlimited.com/mm5/m..._Code=0300

It does require a separate trim switch panel, which seems like an inconvenience but really is not.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-On-Off-U...SwxcZdDHyc