Changing controls ?

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griff

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I have a 3270 1983 BAYLINER with mechanical controls. I would like to change from a 2 lever system to a single lever system. I have 4 cycl Volvos. Can I change only the bridge and leave the lower helm as is? What is involved?
 
Morse controls makes both versions. the cables are not changed, just the control head(s)and possibly the cable ends.
 
You may want to try both before going to the expense of changing. I have had both and prefer seperate throttle and gear shift. It did take some time to get used to the two lever.
 
I prefer separates.

Don't do anything until you can operate the separate controls. Better to invest in practice then you can decide to change things up if you still wish
 
As Vic notes, it should be doable if you use controls by the same mfgr. FWIW, I also prefer the separate controls that may have less friction at the 2nd station, but everyone has their own preferences. I would point out however, it could be risky having 2 different types onboard- if you or a crewmember run normally w/ single lever at the upper station then move down to the old 2 -lever lower , there may be a greater chance of pulling the engine out of gear at cruise revs & worse, slamming it back into gear at the then much higher revs as my surprised B-I-L once did. (That I/B transmission burned up the next trip.)
 
The best thing I ever did was replace my old cable shifters to the KE-4A Morse Teleflex Electronic shifts. Now even my wife can pilot the boat. I have manual over rides if needed. I also installed the KE-6 engine sync. option. I'd never switch back. You can't slam the transmissions if the computer control modules are properly programmed.
Bill
 
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