Triple switch on throttle lever
 

Hi guys, I'm considering to fit the Livorsi triple switch (right pic below) to control also the flaps on my boat.
Currently, she has just the trim switch (left pic below).
As I understood from Wildman_grafix in Fountain forum, this setup is standard for Sunsation, so I thought to jump in and ask if you think it's really as convenient to use as it seems on paper.
Besides, are you aware of any problems when fitting them as an upgrade from single switch? For instance, I'm a bit concerned about whether the additional wires will fit the passage inside the lever...
Thanks in advance!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../HL/single.jpghttp://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../HL/triple.jpg
PS: the pics show the left hand versions, that's just because the levers are on the left on my boat, but surely that doesn't make any difference with regard to both their use and the installation.

I have a 28 sunsation with that throttle set up.. After using this I wouldn't use anything else.. It is very easy and at high speeds your hand never has to leave it.

Thanks for your feedback.
How do the switches work, fore finger for the trim and the thumb dual switches for the tabs, I suppose?

I have the set up on my 32SSR, and have to say the setup is awesome. Never have to let my hand off the throttle to adjust drives and tabs especially running hard in rough water. Very easy to get used to as well.

Yes. that is exactly how they work. One of the better products I have seen for safety while under power.

Thanks guys for your feedbacks.
I did expect it to be a clever tool, just judging by the pic.
Isn't there anyone who retrofitted it on an existing Livorsi single switch lever?
As I said I'm wondering if the additional wires can be routed down the lever together with the existing ones, or there's any other trick required.
Well, since as I understand they're standard on Sunsation, maybe I should post the question on general forum...
:lolhit:

To be completely honest, I generally order the boats with it and have not had to retrofit.
Give the factory a call and ask for Kyle. The guys there are great and would be happy to help.

810-794-4888

I talked to Kyle about updating mine, he said its a tight fit with the wires, but they will fit.

Thanks folks, I think I'll give it a try!

When I ordered my 05' this set-up was not available. However, I was able to get the bolt-on twin button unit from livorsi installed that I run the tabs with my fingers and my thumb runs the trim on my Dominator (dual sticks). Still available to best of my knowlege and easy retrofit. Not as clean as an itegrated unit, but not butt ugly either.

Best of luck

Well, the twin button is actually different (see pic below). The one I'm considering is the triple (as per OP), also because with a single engine that's all I need (on one stick obviously).
Either ways, why do you say it's not as clean as an integreated unit? As I understand, there shouldn't be any difference between units ordered with twin or triple from the beginning or retrofitted. You can also choose the colour to match your existing throttles...
http://www.livorsi.com/images/catalo...rim_switch.gif

As another thought; I run with a single switch on each of the port and starboard throttles. The port side switch controls both drives. The starboard side switch controls just the starboard drive for fine tuning.

Tab switches are on the dash & they hardly ever get used.

I wish I could say that for my Fever 27, but they're really necessary to get on plane, and some fine tuning is useful also while cruising - hence my idea of having also tabs switches on the throttle.

Besides, I don't think it's possible to fit a switch on both sides of ONE throttle.
Though I guess I could fit a second one just to show off a bit...
:lolhit:

Because that is not the set-up I have. I have the dual trim button for thumb operation (integrated into the stick), but the tab buttons are bolt-on with the wire traveling down the stick. It's clean, don't get me wrong, but not as clean as a fully integrated system with no wires showing. Also, at the time, the only color the bolt-unit came in was black. My sticks are blue.

Is the one below the bolt-on switch you're talking about?
I've seen it in Livorsi catalogue, but it's only available for r/h throttles and mine is l/h, courtesy of Reggie! :drink:
But frankly, I can't say I like it, and that's not just a matter of wires arrangement: the layout of the triple switch seems much better imho, allowing to operate all 3 switches with the thumb and fore finger independently.
Otoh, I never tried any of these solutions, so what do I know...?
http://www.tpmarine.com/ProductImage...1BKSCLAMP2.JPG

Close, but not the same. Mine are horizontal and next to each other and I can operate with my index and "you're number one" fingers. They mount the same way.