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This morning I started the boat (115 hp Merc), revved the engine per usual. After putting the boat in gear, I backed away from the dock and quickly realized I had no throttle, just f/n/r. I can see the throttle cable pulsing at the motor when I push on the throttle control at the helm- but there's no response in the engine. I assume, since I can see the cable sheath pulse, that the cable has snapped inside that sheath.

I'm no mechanic, but am anxious to learn, and am hoping that the Whaler brethren here will be able to provide some insight. Anyone able to share the materials I'll need (presumably just the cable- what length) and some direction? Thanks!

Max
Chicago, IL
1991 17 Outrage I

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Max

Just to make sure, you model has the twin stern quarter seats with the fuel tank under the floor?

While I derigged my boat a month ago, I did not measure the cables. I would remove the throttle cable at the console and look for the model number at the end of the sheath. If not there, check the motor end.

Another way to get the length is to remove it and measure. I would attach a rope to the console end to pull through the new one.

Having pulled my console and floor, it may be difficult to feed it throught the rigging flange at the console/floor grommet.

See my project album for photos.

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Phil,

Yes, my 17 is the model with the two back seats. I confirmed today that the cable did snap- I disconnected it from the motor and was able to pull about 6 inches of the cable straight out. I went to West Marine and ordered a new cable (I hope- they need to call Teleflex to lookup the model I gave them).

I'm thinking that I'll just attach the new cable to the old cable and fish it that way. I am worried about getting it through the deck under the console- at first glance it looked like some pretty tight turns are required. Any advice? Do you think there's a difference between pulling it from the helm aft, or from the engine forward?

Also, just out of curiosity- are you aware if anyone makes a replacement deck section for that boat? I notice that you pulled the section of deck that covers the tank off- a few years ago my dad used some paint thinner or something to try to clean a stain, and instead melted the fiberglass on that section. I realize it's a long shot, but worth asking...

Thanks for the help!