NPG Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 when a outboard is repowered do you have to change steering cable too or is it just the control box and cables. going from 40hp johnson to 70 hp yamaha if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatfixer Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 As long as the cable is still in good working order you can use the same one. The only thing that may be different is the drag link. As long as that matches up, you are fine. Jumping from 40 to 70? Is the boat rated for a 70? Just thinking out loud here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 you should be ok, but you might have to change it being your changing brands. Forsure your going to have to change cable and control box!.......also, dont forget about gauges, if you have them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPG Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks guys the boat is actually rated for a 75hp (boat was under powered) motor comes with gauges so I will be fine there too. I was wondering if I will need different drag link. How do they sell them by brand or what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatfixer Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 your new motor may come with it. If not, check with a yamaha dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Your new motor should come with a drag link, and, as boatfixer said, if your cable is good yet you should be able to keep the same steering cable.marine_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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