throttle & shift control other then teleflex?

[awab]

hello
I am restoring a 65 foot sailboat.
There are 2 steering stations. The old teleflex cables are shot.
Before buying new ones I wondering is there another solution. The ways from the steering station to the engineroom are approx 25-30 feet.
any payable ideas.
thx

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[Greggegner]

If you can I would change to electronic controls...

[belizesailor]

You could go hydraulic, but that's going to be a much bigger project than just replacing the old Teleflex cables.

Edit: noticed the title says throttle and shift, but body references steering. Are you replacing just throttle and shift or steering too? If just throttle and shift I would probably stick with Teleflex, no reengineering of your system, near world wide availability, very reliable.

[colemj]

There are several manufacturers of control cables if you have something against Teleflex/Morse. Are you looking to save money? These control cables are pretty inexpensive.

Mark

[Roy M]

These last three suggestions pretty much sum up your options and present all the pros and cons. Now, it's decision time. The only thing I can add is to consider the likelihood of failure. Mechanical (cable or hydraulic) are more dependable than electrical, if only as a result of an unrelated electrical failure.

[David M]

Modern Diesels will not work anyway if you have an electrical failure.

[Roy M]

I think the OP has a Sparkman and Stephens powerboat, so, while an electrical issue would bring down a lot of stuff, one might still be able to bring it back to port under purely mechanical means. That's always a consolation.

[awab]

thx for the response.

I been reading a little bit more and think I will stick with the cable solution.
The steering of the sailboat is hydraulic. Also the anchor winch and some pumps.
This cables are very long and I tought there is perhaps a better solution but then money talks.


all the best
peter