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dudz123 11-28-2012 06:25 PM

Throttle trim add on switch
 
anyone know where i can get a throttle mounted trim kit also what company made the throttle controls on a 1995 baja 272

would like one that goes inside the stock throttle but if i have to ill get a bolt on one, someone also mentioned that mercruiser sells them

let me know some options
thanks matt

snapcracklepop 11-28-2012 07:54 PM

Did you check greatlakesskipper on ebay. They had some with a formula logo, fit merc offshore levers. I used them and they worked great in my cat.

dudz123 11-28-2012 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by snapcracklepop (Post 3823165)
Did you check greatlakesskipper on ebay. They had some with a formula logo, fit merc offshore levers. I used them and they worked great in my cat.

Yes I've seen those would like some other options to consider
How well did the formula one fit do you have pics?
Thanks matt

snapcracklepop 11-30-2012 08:07 PM

They fit perfectly. I have kiekaffer controls. Just pop the plastic caps off, drill a small hole for the wires to exit the knob and tie wrap them to the handle, screw the new switch on and wire the 3 wires to your existing trim switch in parallel. Done

[email protected] 11-30-2012 08:24 PM

Yep bought one for my boat works great!

dudz123 11-30-2012 08:44 PM

probably gonna do it this way seems like a cheap easy to find switch

bajacountry 03-27-2014 09:39 PM

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Hey Guys,
I know this thread is way old, but I think I just got one of these switches from Great Lakes Skipper that you are talking about.
It looks like it's an easy add on, but it seems a bit flimsy with the small diameter installation screws and thin gauge wire. Is this the switch you guys are talking about and is it still working good for you?

smokin' gun 03-31-2014 12:01 PM

Yup that's the one .. No issues at all had them on my boats for 8 years
No issues at all

bajacountry 04-03-2014 09:22 AM

Great... Thanks, Smokin Gun

bajacountry 06-30-2014 11:59 AM

Hoping someone who has installed this can help me out.
I finally got around to installing the formula switch on my boat. I split off green and blue wires so that one each goes to the Starboard and Port drive trim switches and the red going to a single power. The throttle switch works great and I love it. The problem is, the original switches will not work independently of each other - they're now tied directly in to each other.
Am I going to need relays or is there an easier way to do it?


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