Plug and play?

[bcj.jones]

Just picked up a 1989 Evinrude 60 hp 3 cylinder to upgrade from my current 1989 50 hp 2 cylinder johnson. I don't want to have to hassle with switch controls if I don't need to. Both motors have titles and trim. Does anyone know if the electrical cables and throttle/shift cables are compatible with both motors?

 

[jbuote]

Not a pro here, but I believe they are...
As long as the "Big Plug" for the electrical is the same color.. (Red, Black, Yellow, but Red I think on yours...)

Keeping the same remote in your boat and just swapping the engine and "Plugging it in", I'm pretty convinced would be just fine in your case...

 

[boobie]

Controls should fit both motors.

 

[Chinewalker]

Only possible issue is if the old motor lacked power trim and the new one has it, in which case you'd need to add a switch to the handle.