The Quicksilver commander remote control for my outboard failed today while out on the water. While I was trying to shift back into the neutral the whole shaft sheered off and left the handle dangling. Luckily I was moving slowly and was able to kill the engine. Inspecting the inside it looks like the metal may have had internal defects and developed a crack. The metal on the inside looked pitted and maybe corroded. Looking online there was several recalls for the model year for a improperly hardened gear in the remote control that would cause failure.
Anyone have any suggestions on a new remote control with trim/tilt controls? Trying to decide between these two. I don't really need a trailering option
http://www.iboats.com/Uflex-Side-Mou...-view_id.49381
http://www.iboats.com/Control-Single...view_id.169291
or [h=1]Mercury 4000 Gen II Panel Mount Boat Remote Control Box.[/h]
I would like to avoid changing the cables.
Also anyone have any idea how i could shift my outboard back into neutral? Can I just slide the gear selector on the motor?
Anyone have any suggestions on a new remote control with trim/tilt controls? Trying to decide between these two. I don't really need a trailering option
http://www.iboats.com/Uflex-Side-Mou...-view_id.49381
http://www.iboats.com/Control-Single...view_id.169291
or [h=1]Mercury 4000 Gen II Panel Mount Boat Remote Control Box.[/h]
I would like to avoid changing the cables.
Also anyone have any idea how i could shift my outboard back into neutral? Can I just slide the gear selector on the motor?
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