Single Lever Engine Control

[yoda]

Having now installed my new engine I need to fit a single lever control. Before I go out and buy the said item I was wondering if anybody had any experience of installing different types, the relative merits of different makes and their overall quality. Any advice welcome. Thanks very much.

Yoda

 

[Strathglass]

I personally prefer the type with the clutch push button in the centre of the shaft. I think they are used on some Volvos. with this type it is possible to change from forward to reverse with just a push either with hand or foot.
Some other types will block in neutral until another button is pressed. This can be very annoying and difficult at times

 

[BootleBumtrinket]

Spinlock do a version of teleflex control (also Morse I think), which uses a winch handle as the knob

Could save a lot of damage!

 

[Strathglass]

Have you looked at the price of this?

The winch handle one I mean. It looks a great idea BUT.

Makes V...o spare parts look like bargains.
Ok in an open 60 but not for 'normal' use

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[yoda]

From your comment the worst damage is to the wallet? Agree about being able to go fairly quickly from ahead to astern without fiddling with clutch knobs etc but I think using a winch handle for the engines is just a bit too modern for me. I've only just got a gearbox, don't want to run before I can walk!

Yoda

 

[Trilogy]

I ran a flotilla of yachts in the med for a year. All had Teleflex Morse controls which were generally very reliable. I only recall one problem when a drunken billy stepped on a handle and snapped it.

You can download a full spec and fitting instructions from www.teleflexmorse.com

I prefer the simplicity of this arrangement. Press the button in to disengage the gear shift (for starting). No fiddly button pushing / collar lifting to go from ahead to astern when you're in close quarters. Just as easy to use your foot or your hand.

Good Luck

Nick

 

[snowleopard]

i have a morse control. generally works fine except for the day the gear cable came adrift while manoevering in a marina, leaving the engine stuck in reverse!

 

[Twister_Ken]

I fitted a chromed morse control - 12 months later the chrome is corroding.

 

[Strathglass]

Had a look at the site you suggested and the CH2100 seems to be the one we both prefer.

Iain

 

[Dipper]

Morse controls are generally universal fitting ie fit various engines and push/pull cables and port/starboard fitting.

If you have a sailing boat, make sure you get a sailing version of whatever control you buy. They have rounded knobs that don't get caught on ropes. Motor boat versions often have a T shaped knob.

 

[salamicollie]

Just fitted a TFX700 (about £75 ish from asap supplies) which is straight forward with a single button to select neutral with starting - it has the facility for a neutral safety switch to stop you starting in gear. Unfortunately like Model T's in only comes in black. This replace a Morse two lever job.

The hardest part was fitting the b***ard in the space available and running the cables in sensible curves to the gear change and throttle. In the end I mounted it through the cockpit side using the existing (round) hole for the old lever which was a good fit and fitted spares behind the fibreglass rather than cut the huge hole required for surface mounting...

If you go down this route PM me for more details

 

[claymore]

Room and Size

were also the determining factors when I fitted one some years ago - I ended up situating it according to plan B because it wouldnt go where I'd intended in plan A

regards
Claymore

 

[Chris_Robb]

also fitted - 25 years later - still perfect!

They don't make things like they used to!

 

[yoda]

Thank you one and all. Plenty to think about and will PM some of you soon. Many thanks

Yoda