Throttle Cable

[TheTY]

I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and have never lubricated the throttle/shift cable. I think it’s s due. Who has a tried and true method?

 

[colemj]

These cables aren't meant for lubrication as they have a self-lubricating liner, and there really isn't a way to lubricate them. Other than just the exposed ends, which should be regularly clean and lightly oiled.

You will hear lots of stories about hanging the cables, putting funnels on the end and pouring in oil, but they are useless procedures.

If your cable is sticking, lubricating it won't help. Or at least won't help more than a very short time before it breaks for good.

Cables are relatively inexpensive. If you think yours is bad, or it feels stiff, or it is simply old (and yours might be 26yrs old) - just replace it. A 15' push-pull cable is <$50.

What you don't want is the cable breaking just as you are maneuvering around other boats and docks.

Mark

 

[dlochner]

What you don't want is the cable breaking just as you are maneuvering around other boats and docks.

This will definitely cast a pallor on the day, especially if done within view of a large restaurant overlooking the marina. Also be sure to check the nuts and bolts holding the transmission and throttle cables to the engine. Sometimes the nuts will fall off and well, you don't want to have that happening while trying to set an anchor or maneuvering in a tight marina fairway with an audience. Just saying.

 

[TheTY]

Thank you for the advice.