Evinrude to Mercury Steering conversion?

[H2ofria]

I am considering replacing my 1996 28 Evinrude with a 2005 60 Mercury ELPTO. The boat is a 16 Pro-Alaskan, aluminum.

My current steering system consists of a single cable with a stainless rod that passes through a housing in the front of the motor bracket which then connects with a swing rod that attaches to the front of the motor.

Can I expect to be able to use the same system on the Mercury? If not what are the things I should watch out for?

[DRIFTER_016]

Should bolt right up, you will probably need to purchase the proper "swing rod" from Mercury though. The cable should fit right in the tilt tube.

[tashasdaddy]

plug and play except for the cable/motor connecting are you need one for your mercury.

[Kev144]

Agree with TD. Though i more prefer a dual cable system

[H2ofria]

Thanks for the replys. I haven't decided on whether or not to make the change. There is a lot of money involved and I am a simple poor retiree with a kid still in college. I might have to wait until the 96 dies.

[tashasdaddy]

i understand your pain. mine are finally out of college.