Replacing Merc with Johnson

[Barnacle_Bill]

My fishing partner has a 16 ft Bass Tracker with a 25 HP Merc on it. Electric start and choke and remote steering. We have a Johnson 9.9 electric start that we are considering replacing the Merc with so we can fish lakes with motor restrictions. What all would have to be replaced to do this? I assume we would need Johnson controls. What about the steering cable? Would anything have to be replaced on it? The Johnson is tiller controlled so I guess something would have to be changed there for throttle control. Anything else that I'm forgetting? Thanks

 

[DJ]

Re: Replacing Merc with Johnson

The steering should not be an issue.<br /><br />Does the 9.9 have mounts for cables (gear/throttle)? Yes, you will need Johnson controls if it is an electric start.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Replacing Merc with Johnson

I'll have to look at that a little closer and see whats left when I take the tiller off.