replacing separate throttle/shifter into dual top mount control

ExumaBlue

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Nov 19, 2019
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Boat Info
2003 290 BR
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Twin 350 MAG MPI 5.7L w/Bravo I
hi all. new searay owner and first time boat owner as well. just purchased a 2003 290 BR and i hate the separate throttle and shifter set up. i want to change it to a top mount dual control unit as that's what i'm comfortable with. has anyone replaced their own? does anyone have any pics they might want to share? average cost of the job and is this a DIY project? thanks in advance for your replies.

engines are twin i/o merc 350 mag mpi 300php
 
Would be very costly and not worth it imo.I believe those are Livorsi controls. Considered premium by most standards. Give them a chance and learn to use them.
Once you get use to them i think you will prefer them. Enjoy your new SR.
 
How long have you had this boat. I had the combined for over 30, didn't take long to get used to the separate controls. Love them after one season
 
Don't think there is enough dash real estate
to accomplish that. The Livorsi controls have a unique layout. Not sure if there is a all in one set up for those. That is a very nice modification. I can see where combined with outdrives would be easier.
 
I priced Livorsi’s for the 280. At the time they did not make a single lever throttle/shift handle control. I don’t know if they have changed that position.

The other thing is unless you can find what you need at some place like Great Lakes Skipper, the retail is about $1500- $2000 plus per engine depending on the amount of options and bling. That was just for the handles, new cables and installation has to be figured in as well.

I can understand the desire to change. The new boat has single throttle/shift handles along with the joystick. So technically we have two sets of controls one for driving and the other for docking.
 
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Don't think there is enough dash real estate
to accomplish that. The Livorsi controls have a unique layout. Not sure if there is a all in one set up for those. That is a very nice modification. I can see where combined with outdrives would be easier.

i think it might fit where the shifter is?!
throttle.JPG
 
A big THANKS to everyone that posted a reply. Didn't think I would get such a great response so quickly.
 
The smartcraft screen isn't working so I was thinking about replacing it with a Raymarine Axiom 9" touchscreen. Does anyone foresee any problems installing it here? I was reading Jeremy's post on his helm remodel and he used Merc's gateway adapter so I'm assuming it would work for me.
screen.jpg
 
A big THANKS to everyone that posted a reply. Didn't think I would get such a great response so quickly.

Hi ExumaBlue,
I have the same boat, SR 290 bow rider from 2001. Only 450h
I want to replace the throttle / shifter.
did you manage to replace it? Easy ? Better ?
If you have some pics :)

Thanks ;)
 
Hi ExumaBlue,
I have the same boat, SR 290 bow rider from 2001. Only 450h
I want to replace the throttle / shifter.
did you manage to replace it? Easy ? Better ?
If you have some pics :)

Thanks ;)
Hello

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