[nagel88]

This may seem a bit dumb, but it's a relevant question. I've replaced an old Evinrude with a 70hp Mercury and need to buy control cables. I have some cables that don't fit, and I'm using those to determine the correct length for new ones. I don't know if I should measure cables from tip to tip, or from anchor point to anchor point. I know someone out there has the answer. Thanks.

[rickdb1boat]

End to end would be correct.... (Tip to Tip)

[DHPMARINE]

Measure from the control to the back of the boat,and from there to the center of the motor.Add these figures together and add 3 feet.This gives you the cable lenghth.DHP

[nagel88]

Ah, very good! I'll double check my measurement and get some ordered. Thanks!

[nagel88]

Should I measure to the extreme back of the boat (transom)?

[DHPMARINE]

Yep ! That's where the motor is. (grin)DHP

[nagel88]

Okey dokey. The dumbest question, they say, is the one that's not asked. More than that, it's easier to deal with cables that are too long than too short. Thanks all.

[DHPMARINE]

Lots of people rig with shorter cables,but for long life and easy operating,this seems to work well.DHP