I have a set of brand new control cables but they are way too long. Is there a reason I can’t make a large coil under the deck with the spare footage?
19 ft sea pro bay boat & cables are 15 ft.
Thanks
Reel ; would probably work but my experience with push/pull control
cables are, they work better, last longer, operate much easier when
they are installed with few bends and only as long as needed !!!
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they will work, but not as well as if they were the proper length.
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Any way you can return them:question:
Well they came with a new-to-me motor so I can’t return them. Thinking about putting them in and trying it for a bit. Shouldn’t be too hard to change later, I hope.
I’ve used longer cables for years with no problem! Just coil up and clamp down with zip ties to keep out of the way, Iv’e got 3 coils under my console!
Longer cables with more bends = more friction… on the other hand, free cables are the best cables.
Wouldn’t it be nice if these cables were made with oilers or a grease fitting? I fight this type of cable a good deal on heavy equipment and farm stuff. Hummm… (where is the switch for that light bulb to come on over my head…)
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