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15' Super Sport control cables
Berger	#1  Posted on 03/26/15 - 8:49 AM
Member Posts: 61 Comments: 1 Joined: 02/20/15	Hi All I'm in the process of restoring a 1978 sport and converting to a SS. I have built all new wood to the SS spec's and will be replacing the outboard as well. My question is the control cables that will be replaced measure in at about 9.5', I can find 9' and 10' but not 9.5. What have others used for this? New engine Merc. 60HP with side mount controls. Thanks (changed abbreviated year to full 4 digit year for clarification) Edited by Joe Kriz on 03/26/15 - 10:05 AM
freeportd	#2  Posted on 03/26/15 - 9:17 AM
Member Posts: 46 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/03/10	Berger, I found this article http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...ost_107175 helpful - and I'm targeting 9' cables because of it. Check jamesgt727's post. He has a jackplate setup that prevented 9'. I still have a few weeks before install, so if you could post with your results, that would be appreciated.
jamesgt727	#3  Posted on 03/26/15 - 9:56 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 360 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/17/11	I'd go with 10' if you are installing seats and console in original positions.
wlagarde	#4  Posted on 03/26/15 - 2:54 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	Also see here: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/...ing+Cables 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
freeportd	#5  Posted on 03/26/15 - 4:07 PM
Member Posts: 46 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/03/10	wlagarde wrote: Also see here: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/...ing+Cables The original post references control cables - but this points to steering cables. The control cables will be shorter than the steering cable.
freeportd	#6  Posted on 03/26/15 - 4:11 PM
Member Posts: 46 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/03/10	jamesgt727 wrote: I'd go with 10' if you are installing seats and console in original positions. Jamesgt727, your post referenced above mentioned that your interior was set forward 9" AND you have a setback of 4" because of the jackplate - and you went with a 10'. Are you now thinking that was too short for your application? That's over a foot difference than those that have the interior mounted normally and have standard transom hung outboard. Can you clarify why the change to a 10' suggestion?
wlagarde	#7  Posted on 03/26/15 - 4:35 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	freeportd wrote: wlagarde wrote: Also see here: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/...ing+Cables The original post references control cables - but this points to steering cables. The control cables will be shorter than the steering cable. Got it - see here: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/...rol+Cables 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
freeportd	#8  Posted on 03/27/15 - 3:00 PM
Member Posts: 46 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/03/10	Thanks - that's helpful!!
swebre	#9  Posted on 04/12/15 - 6:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 21 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/01/12	Your steering cable was likely a Morse and is an original length. Morse use to only sell cables in half foot lengths to the factory and those 6 inches make a big difference how it lays if everything is mounted in the original location. Suggest you get one from a dealer. Good luck!
freeportd	#10  Posted on 04/13/15 - 1:12 PM
Member Posts: 46 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/03/10	This is about control cables, not steering cables.