TBAG

Anyone done this? My 96 Baja has the standard side mount Mercruiser shifter.

I'd like to convert it to a dual lever shifter/throttle offshore control.

Ran across this neat little mounting pod that looks like it will work perfect for my application.

http://www.cpperformance.com/c-839-mounting-pods.aspx

My question is, how should I mount the pod? I assume I'll need the 33 style cables as well. What kind of snags or problems am I looking at attempting this conversion?

Thanks

Kenthegreenkeeper

I did mine last year, but mine mounted in the same cut-out.

Yes, you will need new cables.

The biggest obstacle I ran into was cable routing under the dash. Since the cables came off of the controls at a different angle and length, I had to cut a new access hole to route the cables without binding them.

I've never seen anyone use the side mount plate in the attachment. It seems to me there would be a good deal of fabrication work to make it look nice.

A pic of your current mount may help with suggestions.

TBAG

Thanks for the reply, here is a pic of the setup I have. (not my boat but only shot I could find on the net)

RivMan

I have no personal experience with them, but I ran across these the other day. Might make for an easy swap.

http://www.monstermarinestore.com/pr...d=1453&incat=7

-Rob

TBAG

Yes, saw those too but I'd rather do it with the standard controls.

Kenthegreenkeeper

I think there would be quite a bit of fabrication involved to make it look nice.

InstaGator

If you need a twin stick throttle set up let me know. I have a set that I bought off an OSO member and didn't use. $200.00 + the ride. Let me know.

Randy Nielsen

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If you are thinking of doing all the fabrication for this swap have you thought about manual indicators for the drive and or tabs to finish it out? that would give a more offshore look & add reliability to know where your drive/tabs are, my experience with bajas electric indicators are that they are junk & unreliable. jmho, Randy

evantwheeler

Did you ever follow through with this conversion?