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control cables adjusting length 4 years 10 months ago #139665

Has anyone ever tried to lengthen cables they all ready have from one boat to make them fit a longer boat ????

I have cables for the outboard I want to use but they are going to be 3-4 feet too short for the new boat. I was thinking there must be stuff at a hardware store that I could use to make then the length i need.

All this in case I can't buy the correct new cables I need for the old outboard I have, or it's too expensive.

any thoughts thanks

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control cables adjusting length 4 years 10 months ago #139667

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Short answer.....nope.
Did you think about relocating the controller itself? Is it a merc or omc? I had a 1963 Century Sabre that had the shift and throttle control mounted between the front seats with the cables running along the bilge.
4' is a long way to patch. Since the cables are push/pull you would need an anchor point at each end so that eliminates a patch job. Plenty of cables on eBay but you have to search for the right length, free shipping, and low price. Maybe someone here could give you a deal. How long do you need??

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control cables adjusting length 4 years 10 months ago #139674

yes i will need to do a lot of searching on line i guess. My concern was finding the correct ends that will connect to the motor and the control box fittings

the outboard says 35 hp twin and also merc 350

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Can't help you with the Merc ends I tend to favor the older OMCs (Evinrude 35 twin). I do have a Varity of cable ends and connections that I'll be bringing to swap meets but if you know what you want or need let me know and I'll keep 'em out.
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control cables adjusting length 4 years 10 months ago #139689

I guess I will go ahead and disconnect them and see if you have anything that would fit

thanks

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