Posted by ioptfm on 01/06/07 - 3:35 PM
#1
I am restoring a 1979 15' Sport and almost have it ready to mount the motor. I am putting a 70 Evinrude 4 stroke on it. Does anyone know what the correct throttle/gear linkage length is for this boat?
Thanks
Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/06/07 - 4:24 PM
#2
ioptfm,
These are better known as Throttle/Shift Cables....
Many boats use the Teleflex brand.
I do not know the length for your boat, but here are some cables for sale at iBoats.com just to give you an idea of the approximate cost if you haven't decided where you are going to buy them.
Teleflex Cables from iBoats.com
Posted by ioptfm on 01/06/07 - 6:19 PM
#3
Thanks...........I would assume (hate that word ;) ) that you would want a few feet of slack or "loop" in the cables, so I am guessing that if I measure from the controls to the motor and add a few feet to the distance that it should give me the size that I need. Does that make sense?
Posted by Joe Kriz on 01/06/07 - 6:36 PM
#4
It depends on a lot of things, mostly how the cables are routed and if there is a center rigging tunnel in the floor or to the sides, etc...
Case in Point....
A Classic Montauk 17' is 16' 17" long.
Many manuals state putting a loop in the cables to relieve any strain.
So, 20 foot long cable were used to setup the Montauk with a nice loop in the Throttle/Shift cables.
I installed 20 foot long cables on several Montauks and highly recommend nothing less.
Here is a link a photo of my prior Montauk below.
http://users.sisqtel.net/jkriz/Montau...inside.jpg
The cables come out of the center rigging tunnel and then go towards the starboard side along with the rest of the steering and other cables. They then go under the engine and head towards the port side. Then they make a nice loop and head back starboard and into the starboard side of the engine where they enter the hole provided on the OMC engine of that era.
Notice that the loop of the cables is kept low and very close to the splashwell. This way they are out of the way.
You do not want the cables to bind in either direction and you don't want them high in the air where fishing rods, kids, whatever might get entangled in them.
I'm sure there are members here who can help once they see this post.
I have never owned a 15' and also have never set one up so I can't help you for the exact length.
Sometimes, some outfits will let you try the cables out as long as you don't install them. You could also run a 3/8" rope temporarily into position and get a general idea on how long they should be.
Posted by ioptfm on 01/09/07 - 5:14 PM
#5
In case anyone else is interested. The correct Teleflex cable length for a 1979 Whaler Sport with side console is 10'. This gives the loop that is needed and fits like it is custom made! :)
Posted by ioptfm on 01/10/07 - 2:40 PM
#7
Not quite ready to send the photos, but as soon as it is ready I will proudly send the before and after pictures.
ps
I can hardly wait! :p
Posted by ioptfm on 01/28/07 - 2:56 PM
#8
Almost ready and I am prouder than a new Papa! :D Photos coming soon I hope