Controls/Steering Conversion

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Hello. I just bought a used bass boat that had a blown 1978 Evinrude 150. I'm going to replace the motor with a 2004 Evinrude 175HP. My question is do the controls and steering convert since its still Evinrude or will I need to buy all the new controls/steering. Anything would help. Thank you.
 

gm280

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Well :welcome: aboard TeamStrightHooked to iboats...

I would think that just the age differences would point to new controls. You are going from a '78 system to a 2004 engine. I'm sure new controls will be needed. You should get such controls with the newer engine as well. However, I can't verify that because I haven't research it myself. I do know my '76 controls would not work with a newer engine without some serious improvising at best. JMHO!
 
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