Want to upgrade my controls ???

YeA 20sF · #1 08-24-2011, 09:05 PM

So my 20sf currently has a 95 Merc VRi 150 efi i really want to upgrade the throttle control on it to a new more modern version. How can I find out or do any of you know which trottle control is compatable with my engine ?

Caymanboy · #2 08-25-2011, 09:49 AM

IMHO, Yamaha makes the best controls out there. And they will work with that engine.

YeA 20sF · #3 08-25-2011, 12:01 PM

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IMHO, Yamaha makes the best controls out there. And they will work with that engine.

Really ? The Yamaha controls are compatable ? I did not know that all the binnacle gen 1 or 2 mumbojumbo confuses me.... Caymanboy I love ur boat its the reason I got a SeaCraft. mabey when I am ready you can do the floor and paint on mine

Blue197320 · #4 08-25-2011, 12:20 PM

i have a merc one on my boat. i was going to buy a new one because this one looked horrible. i ended up on ebay with a new chrome cover for it and now its nice again. cheaper and easier.

Caymanboy · #5 08-25-2011, 03:23 PM

Thank you! Hopefully you got a SeaCraft because of the ride! But they certainly have great classic lines.
You might have to change the cables, (go with the best) but I like the Yamaha 704 Premium control, you would still have the T/T switch in the handle which you could wire up to the Merc wires.

YeA 20sF · #6 08-25-2011, 03:53 PM

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Thank you! Hopefully you got a SeaCraft because of the ride! But they certainly have great classic lines.
You might have to change the cables, (go with the best) but I like the Yamaha 704 Premium control, you would still have the T/T switch in the handle which you could wire up to the Merc wires.

Deff went with SeaCraft because of the lines and the way it rides is a huge bonus, the look of urs gave me the inspiration I needed to pick up a boat of this age.......

So if I go with the Yam controls I just need to get the corresponding cable and splice in the T/T to the exsisting wiring correct ?

I really want to know if this one works though. I think it looks so clean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercu...item2a10bb8c67

Blue_Heron · #7 08-25-2011, 05:27 PM

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I really want to know if this one works though. I think it looks so clean

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercu...item2a10bb8c67

I looked up the Gen II shift cable he listed and found a pic of the cable ends. The end that connects to the engine looks like the right one for your '95 motor, but the end that connects to the remote control is different. I suspect you'll have to replace your shift and throttle cables to make it work.
Dave

gofastsandman · #8 08-25-2011, 08:06 PM

That`s a good motah, but it has a gremlin. The oil pump gear is composite and they fail. Replace asap.

Decarb it and run good oil.
Avoid e10 at all costs,
GFS

hermco · #9 08-25-2011, 08:42 PM

You would have to get 33C type cables and the Merc. adapter kit for the Yamaha control which is by far the best on the market.

YeA 20sF · #10 08-25-2011, 09:03 PM

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That`s a good motah, but it has a gremlin. The oil pump gear is composite and they fail. Replace asap.

Decarb it and run good oil.
Avoid e10 at all costs,
GFS

My black Max is EFI and it is already converted to pre mix. I have ran 89 octain could I or should I run 93 ?

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You would have to get 33C type cables and the Merc. adapter kit for the Yamaha control which is by far the best on the market.

Will check into that. Any good sites to buy these parts from ?

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I looked up the Gen II shift cable he listed and found a pic of the cable ends. The end that connects to the engine looks like the right one for your '95 motor, but the end that connects to the remote control is different. I suspect you'll have to replace your shift and throttle cables to make it work.
Dave

Thanks for the info I am going to see which option is best