Are all Mercury outboard controls the same?
Fairly common. All depends on how much money you want to spend. The new Gen 2 hardware should all be backwards compatible with your engine. I personally like the Teleflex Extreme cables more than the Mercury standard cables, but they do cost more (usually).
What are DTS controls on a Mercury outboard?
Mercury Marine’s DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) takes the performance of your boat to the highest level and makes putting the motor into gear a lot smoother and less clunky. Anyone spending a whole day on the water can testify the feel, control and leverage of a well-designed throttle makes everything easier.
What are controls on an outboard motor?
So if your looking at a new motor, I would suggest you know what type of control you have to avoid any headaches.
- outboard controls.
- control box.
- side mount.
- binnacle.
- flush mount.
- dual function.
- throttle.
- shift.
Are outboard motor controls Universal?
Generally, all other engines and controls use a “universal” 3300/33C type control cable. Universal cables have 10-32 threaded ends and often require extra hardware to connect to the engine and control.
Do new outboards come with controls?
Most new outboards no longer come packaged with controls (the shifter-throttle, mechanical cables, and wiring harness) or propellers. Depending on the brand and the age of the old controls, an adapter kit may be available from the engine manufacturer or an aftermarket parts supplier.
What are the two levers on a boat?
Two-lever Throttle This lever controls your speed. Push the left lever forward to shift into forward gear, or pull it back to shift into reverse gear. Always bring the engine to an idle before shifting gears. Use the right lever to control your speed.
Can you use Yamaha controls on a Mercury outboard?
You’ll need some jumper wires as the Yammy wires that operate T may be a different color than the Merc’s wires. RE: Can I use Yamaha controls on Mercury engine? You’ll need some jumper wires as the Yammy wires that operate T may be a different color than the Merc’s wires.