throttle controls

rgourlay

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Comment/Question:<br />> I have a 1996 Silverton 312 Sedan Bridge with twin Merc IO's and I use this boat in the St Lawrence River approx 4 months each year. The throttle and transmission shift controls are made by Quicksilver and are horrible. They tend to stick a lot making shifting difficult and often cause the engine to quit when shifting gears. This of course can be very scary when docking between two expensive boats!(especially if they are owned by lawyers). My mechanic has been unable to adjust the controls and has suggested that I purchase new controls and cables. I have heard that the electronic controls are really nice but I think they may be far too expensive for this boat. Can you make a recommendation that will not break the bank? I do want to replace the entire control system as they are far too old to salvage.<br />> Thanks!<br />> <br />> I am a consumer<br />> I'm contacting you because of a question Am I looking for a reply: yes<br />>
 

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Re: throttle controls

Teleflex, which now owns Morse,....<br />Sells Many different models of controls,.......<br /><br />I'm Sure they'll have something that'll work.....<br /><br />You can probably find them right here at the iboats MegaMall........<br /><br />BTW,...... Welcome to the forums here at iboats.com......<br />And,.........<br />Where abouts on the Mighty St. Lawrence to you hail from???........ Clayton is Just down the street from here......
 

rgourlay

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Re: throttle controls

Thanks for the suggestions, I will be attending the Miami Boat show and will look for the Teleflex booth. <br />Our seasonal residence is on Howe Island between Kingston and Gananoque, Ontario. When we exported the boat to Canada we transfered her through French Bay Marina in Clayton. Good people.
 

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Re: throttle controls

French Bay Marina in Clayton. Good people.
Ahh Yes,........<br /><br />The Kellog Boys,.......I know them Well......<br /><br />Good Luck...........
 
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