Hi there I?m new to the forum and to boating in general. Hope you guys can help me out.
A few months ago I bought a Tracker V12 with a (new 2002) pull start Johnson 15hp 4 stroke. I live in Barbados and I keep the boat in the Bahamas. The next time I get to the Bahamas, I want to convert the boat to mechanical steering.
I?ll have to order all the supplies prior to my trip, so I?m trying to compile a parts list for this project. As I said this is all new to me so I?ll list what I think I?ll need and perhaps people can chime in with their opinions.
The parts I?m listing might not be my final choices but should give you an idea of what I?m thinking and my limited understanding of these things.
Steering system
http://boatstoreusa.com/productdeta...37_steering_system_(With_Wheel)&ProductID=780
Remote Control
Johnson Part 5036662 REMOTE CONTROL CONV. KIT
I hope this one will fit a 2002 model, it comes with a wire harness is this for electric start conversion?
Motor controls ? The Johnson one cost $276 these are much cheaper $110 and $187
http://www.iboats.com/Dual_Lever_Co...ategory--**********.967826751--view_id.243447
or
http://www.iboats.com/Side_Mount_Si....243446--**********.967826751--view_id.197589
Cables
I?m Clueless - Johnson or Teleflex
I?ll be putting in a ply floor with a small center console. I understand that you can?t bend steering cables too much but I was hoping to run the cables under the floor for a clean install. Does anyone sell an extension so the wheel can be mounted on the console while the rotary helm unit is below the floor?
Any advice that can be offered would be greatly appreciated
A few months ago I bought a Tracker V12 with a (new 2002) pull start Johnson 15hp 4 stroke. I live in Barbados and I keep the boat in the Bahamas. The next time I get to the Bahamas, I want to convert the boat to mechanical steering.
I?ll have to order all the supplies prior to my trip, so I?m trying to compile a parts list for this project. As I said this is all new to me so I?ll list what I think I?ll need and perhaps people can chime in with their opinions.
The parts I?m listing might not be my final choices but should give you an idea of what I?m thinking and my limited understanding of these things.
Steering system
http://boatstoreusa.com/productdeta...37_steering_system_(With_Wheel)&ProductID=780
Remote Control
Johnson Part 5036662 REMOTE CONTROL CONV. KIT
I hope this one will fit a 2002 model, it comes with a wire harness is this for electric start conversion?
Motor controls ? The Johnson one cost $276 these are much cheaper $110 and $187
http://www.iboats.com/Dual_Lever_Co...ategory--**********.967826751--view_id.243447
or
http://www.iboats.com/Side_Mount_Si....243446--**********.967826751--view_id.197589
Cables
I?m Clueless - Johnson or Teleflex
I?ll be putting in a ply floor with a small center console. I understand that you can?t bend steering cables too much but I was hoping to run the cables under the floor for a clean install. Does anyone sell an extension so the wheel can be mounted on the console while the rotary helm unit is below the floor?
Any advice that can be offered would be greatly appreciated