throttle

Hi all. Newbie boater here needing help. I have a 99 SeaRay with a 125HP Mercury outboard. I’m having issues with the throttle only button on my Quicksilver 3000 throttle control unit. I depressed the button and gave it throttle to start the boat like I usually do. Only this time the button...

I’ve read through a couple posts but haven’t seen my specific problem. With engine running, throttle lever shifts easily when button pushed in to disengage lower end. While trying to shift into gear however, I have to force it out of neutral. It takes a good amount of effort to do so and makes...

Does anyone know the mounting depth on the CH1700 series side mount shift control? Have a 88 sea ray s-24 and my control broke, put a used one from a same year model boat and it doesn’t work. So now I’m going for a new one all together.

Ahoy! Just spent many hours trying to figure out why my port side Mercruiser wouldn't start. Finally figured out that my throttle is a POS. If the port side is not EXACTLY the right place for neutral, engine will not start. I thought we had a bad battery. Does anyone have experience with...

My shifter have never operated smoothly. And the tilt switches will sometimes not work. I think I just want to replace the entire assembly, from the control box to the engines...I assume the tilt will just be simple wires. Any advice as I plan on this project. And where to get parts? Thanks...

My boat began beeping today and that is the error message I got. It said return to port and see dealer. I couldn’t start the boat until I gave it nuetral throttle. It would crank but wouldn’t start without the nuetral throttle. I was able to return just fine but I didn’t go very fast and I’m...

~2016 240 Sundeck Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but should I have to hold the throttle in position for the first few low idle speeds, and then it stay automatically once I am going a little faster, usually once a wake is created? Or should I be able to push and have it hold by...

I have 2003 Sea Ray 26da. I can move the throttle to forward and reverse without pushing the button. Is this something that needs to be fixed? Thanks in advance for any direction.

What a piece of crap! I took a while to disconnect it as an experiment as it had a helpful name. Mine's a 305 MPI if anyone wants to tell me my decision was a rash one. Imagine the cautious boater trying to dock at the Club when someone sneaks a party trick into his throttle cable causing it...

Just got my 2003, 400 hr, 5.0 L, 21' Bowrider with power steering out for first time. Prior boats were 150 hp+ outboards with manual steering. Surprised that new steering is not as light as a car's. Also, there is about 3/4" center play measured on perimeter of steering wheel. Quickly got...

How should I maintain sticky shift throttle control on 2003 Alpha 1 with 400 hrs? Bought the boat in fall but just got it out. Works great but much heavier feel than prior outboards. The shift/throttle stalk is heavy and sticky around neutral/vertical. What would be best DIY fix? May be time...

Anyone have experiences upgrading from these old controls to these part# 8M0075245 4500 series gen II controls? Wondering if there smother and if it will cover the old mounting hole with out using an ugly plate. And if your liking the trim switches. And feel and quality.

If anyone can help or has guidance on these two mechanical issues, I would really appreciate. I have a 1988 Sea Ray Sorrento, 23 foot, 260 Mercruiser, 5.7 liter, Alpha. Here's my situation: 1. The trim knob on the throttle works only when I push the down position and the "trailer" button...

Hi there, Quick question. Just seeing if anybody knows how to adjust the stiffness on my throttle as it backs off slowly while on plane so I have to keep my hand on it all the time. It's a 1989 Sea Ray 345 with twin mercruiser 454's with the generic separate throttle and shift. Thanks!

Hi, I've been the proud owner of a 400DA since the end of Novermber 2012. I really love this boat and because I have been handed down the dreaded DIY curse from my father I am presently spending more hours tinkering than boating. But it's still winter and just maybe i will be able to get ahead...

We purchased this boat about 2 yrs ago and we're trying to restore it. We know next to nothing about boats and are depending on friends to help us out. The throttle is difficult to move - sticking? A friend says something may need to be oiled. Someone else thinks maybe a belt needs to be...

1999 sea ray 180 br. Im having trouble taking off the throttle control lever. I see the bolts. Four of them are turning but doing nothing. Three other ones i can not budge. Anyone have advise how to take it apart? thanks

I have a 2002 260 SunDancer w/the 6.2 MPI Merc....the thumb depress button on the shift/throttle arm doesn't need to be depressed to shift into Fwd/Rvrs. And even when you do depress it, it doesnt do anything. It wouldnt bother me all that much if it wasnt making it very diffucult to shift...

I have a 1988 seville 100hp o/b motor and the slowest idle speed is 5mph and in neutral revs at 1500rpms... this is way to fast to get in my slip with ease. whats the best way to adjust the idle down. Should i adjust it at the throttle lever or at the motor, which is the easier fix. Thanks

Hello everyone, I am a new boater but i am very familiar with automotive. This problem has me stumped. the port side throttle cable was adjusted because it was taking to long to go into reverse. Now it goes into reverse and forward fine but i cannot get the throttle only button to press in. Any...