Matt Gent
12-03-2003, 11:12 AM
I'm helping a buddy fix his fishing boat. Its a 23' SeaCraft with a 225 OMC. Its got a standard throttle/shifter combo with fast-idle on its center console that has been nothing but trouble. It seems that all these combo control boxes get sticky or break at some point, I've never had that problem as my boat uses a hot foot.
I'd like to find a simple control unit that separates the shifting from the throttle. Doesn't have to be fancy anodized or anything. Just a couple of levers that can accept OMC cables.
Rickracers.com has one unit that appears to do what I want, its around $600. It looks like its made to mount on the side of a gunnel though, and I need one to go on the middle of a center console. I wouldn't think the parts cost that much, but it is a limited prouduction item.
I've seen exactly what I'm looking for on offshore boats, so its around somewhere. Any links, leads, or names of companies to look for would be appreciated.
I'd like to find a simple control unit that separates the shifting from the throttle. Doesn't have to be fancy anodized or anything. Just a couple of levers that can accept OMC cables.
Rickracers.com has one unit that appears to do what I want, its around $600. It looks like its made to mount on the side of a gunnel though, and I need one to go on the middle of a center console. I wouldn't think the parts cost that much, but it is a limited prouduction item.
I've seen exactly what I'm looking for on offshore boats, so its around somewhere. Any links, leads, or names of companies to look for would be appreciated.