Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1968 Sakonnet "Metan Vintage Beauty"

Posted by Finnegan on 08/06/14 - 9:28 AM
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To make the conversion, you will need, besides the MT-3:

1. Teleflex XTREME cables. I think they make them Universal at the control end (which means they fit Teleflex/Morse directly, and OMC/BRP specific at the engine end. You can also get Universal on both end, and buy the adaptor kits for BRP. Try surplusunlimited.com for good pricing. About $45/cable, but worth it. Assuming you have BRP control cables now, they won't work in the Morse, Nor did my Mercury ones.

2. Power trim panel. I bought Mercury's for $75/each, which simply plug into the plug from the key switch ignition harness. They may also be convertible for use with BRP? Others have simply rigged up a toggle switch to save money. BRP may have an offering also.

3. You have a complication I didn't have because of the key switch integral with the control. I never thought that was a good idea, and Mercury never offered it. You may need a separate key switch panel.

4. Depending on the hole in your console, you may have to make a thin teak base plate as I did.

Because of the popularity of Evinrudes on Montauks, you should easily be able to sell your control for a good dollar recovery.