Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Reusing Controls for Repower
Posted by wwbach on 10/26/06 - 5:35 PM
#1
I'm repowering an 18 Outrage from a 1986 Johnson 120 to a 2003 Yamaha 150 (2-stroke carb). Will my OMC engine controls be reusable? Thanks. -- Bud
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/26/06 - 5:58 PM
#2
Bud,
I believe there are many different cable end adapters that will work on many engines.
You will have to talk to a dealer or maybe someone else here that has already been through this process. I know of several members that have used OMC controls on Yamaha engines.
Check with the Teleflex people who make the throttle/shift cables or an Outboard motor shop.
I would be inclined to change the controls over to the Yamaha brand as the Yamaha 704 controls are much nicer in my opinion than the older OMC controls. You can get them reasonable enough on eBay or from another member.
Posted by MW on 10/27/06 - 1:40 AM
#3
New motor (2003 is new in my world), gets a new control box, "MAN RULE" !
Posted by wwbach on 10/27/06 - 8:19 AM
#4
OK. What's another $3-400? New it is...
The motor is getting delivered to my dealer today. Hopefully it checks out!
-- Bud
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/27/06 - 12:14 PM
#5
Bud,
I just put a list of Yamaha Binnacle Controls in a small article.
The Standard series is only $23.00 less than the Premium series so I would recommend the Premium series.
http://www.whalercentral.com/readarti...icle_id=57
Posted by wwbach on 10/27/06 - 12:33 PM
#6
Thanks Joe, The best I've seen on prices for the premium series is $229.
http://store.boatsunlimitedny.com/pro...7&qcp=2637
I swear I saw it somewhere for $267 or so with 18' cables but can't find that site anymore.
It will be interesting to see what my local dealer wants to charge -- I'm sure full retail.
-- Bud