These Remote Outboard Cables Don't Exist... (apparently)

[Dustin Penner]

I recently bought a 2001 Hunter 260 and have been giving it a very thorough going over. I was testing the Yamaha 9.9 outboard out (runs great thankfully!) when I discovered I couldn't put it into reverse. I assumed it was just a matter of adjusting the cable a little, but it turns out the cables are absolutely shot. The outer wires are rusted out completely in some spots and have stretched so much I don't have enough adjustment room to make them work. I know I need to replace them, but I can't find replacements. I've scoured the internet and have looked at every cable out there. None of them have connectors like these.

Has anyone else seen these? Do you know where I can get replacements? Are there any work arounds? The cables are about 6' long (4' would work fine) and they appear to be made by Yamaha. The throttle cable still moves very nicely so I've been considering the option of building a short manual linkage arm and just reaching back to change gears.

 

[uncledom]

Search for Teleflex control cables

 

[Dustin Penner]

Search for Teleflex control cables

Those look like the corroct cables, but the wrong ends.

 

[uncledom]

The ends are generally removable and reusable. Can you remove the plastic ends and then try to match them up?

 

[Benny17441]

Try contacting Yamaha but your best and most economical option will be a universal cable replacement. You just have to figure on where to set up the clamps and how to set up the connectors. Teleflex like uncledom suggested has a wide variety of lengths and sizes.

 

[Brian D]

I have the same issue with the outer shell cracking and exposing the wire, which will rust and break. I went to my local Yamaha dealer and got new cables. Been awhile, but I think the ends are the same on my cables.

For me, the issue happens when the motor is raised up out of the water. The bend radii is too small and that causes too much stress on the outer shell.

Now that I know where they crack and break, I think the next time I will add some adhesive double layer heat shrink around that area.

 

[Dustin Penner]

Well I might have found a solution... I went to Yamaha and had 4 techs (no joke) scouring there system for part. After about 20 minutes they found the cables but have no information on how long they are. They were $130 each. I ordered one of each. I'll update here once I get the cables and find out the total length etc.

The ends are generally removable and reusable. Can you remove the plastic ends and then try to match them up?

The ends are permanently attached

 

[Brian D]

Dustin, this should be the part number.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_od...ift+Premier+II+Cable+ABA-CABLE-14-GY&_sacat=0

 

[Dustin Penner]

Dustin, this should be the part number.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Yamaha+OEM+Remote+Control+Throttle/Shift+Premier+II+Cable+14'+14ft+MAR-CABLE-14-SC;+ABA-CABLE-14-GY&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XYamaha+OEM+Remote+Control+Throttle/Shift+Premier+II+Cable+ABA-CABLE-14-GY.TRS0&_nkw=Yamaha+OEM+Remote+Control+Throttle/Shift+Premier+II+Cable+ABA-CABLE-14-GY&_sacat=0

These cables are only 5-6' long, not 14'. I think I've found the right ones after my last trip to Yamaha. I'll update when they arrive and I know for sure. Thanks.

 

[Brian D]

Roger that. I think the smallest I saw was 8', but not 100% sure. Good luck and thanks for the thread. I have to done one of my cables now.

 

[Joe]

You need to include a large loop in your length estimate. The loop allows you to raise and lower the motor without kinking the cable.... however, on my tohatsu, the shift cable bracket extends pretty far forward...and I find unclipping the cable from the BRACKET.... but leaving it attached to the shift lever... to put less stress on the cable's sleeve. The throttle cable bracket is snug to the motor body and does not impart the same stresses.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Just saw this thread. Joe is correct when tilting the motor up to install an extra long cable to allow for a coil to prevent the issues associated with the tilting of the engine up. Did so with the Tohatsu made engines which included of course Tohatsu, Mercury, Nissan and the older Mariner.