Control cable length question

[oldrem]

The old cable set for my Sylvan 15ft side console (starboard side controls) had an 11ft cable to the shifter, which seemed ok, but only a 10ft to the throttle (sounds reversed to me) which seemed a bit of a stretch. I'm thinking of staying with 11ft for shifter, but considering jumping to a 12ft for the throttle. A + B dimensions are just under 8ft. I'll be ordering my cables from iBoats when the time comes, but confused. Teleflex says A+B+2ft, the sticky above recommends A+B+4ft. Think I'll be ok with 11 and 12? Still a few months out from needing them, but like to plan and budget ahead.

 

[oldrem]

Just a bump hoping someone might have an opinion please.

 

[GA_Boater]

When I got my boat, the shift cable was 12' and the throttle was 15'. My new cables that fit are 11'

I think a PO got used cables from some place and they worked. They sure weren't too short.

There is some confusing info about how to measure. I knew from how my old cables fit they were too long.

PO's sometimes do the wrong things. :doh:

It sounds like 11' cables are the right size for you since the 10 footer is tight. On my Merc both cables are same length.

 

[oldrem]

When I got my boat, the shift cable was 12' and the throttle was 15'. My new cables that fit are 11'

I think a PO got used cables from some place and they worked. They sure weren't too short.

There is some confusing info about how to measure. I knew from how my old cables fit they were too long.

PO's sometimes do the wrong things. :doh:

It sounds like 11' cables are the right size for you since the 10 footer is tight. On my Merc both cables are same length.

Thank you GA, I'll plan on a pair of 11's then