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whalerfreak posted 02-18-2001 09:36 PM ET (US)
I have a 26 year old dual morse control on my Menemsha (go figure) . I'd like to still use it, especially because of where it's located, but what do I do with the other lever? Would it be dumb to hook it up the kicker? comments?....ideas?...
lhg posted 02-18-2001 10:23 PM ET (US)
That's probably exactly how it was used. I've seen it done before. Take a look at Cetacea page 12, and you will see same idea, although with two separate controls. Either way works, depending how much distance you want between the handles.
andygere posted 02-19-2001 01:59 PM ET (US)
Having a Montauk with a kicker that does not have remote controls, I think having shift and throttle at the helm would be fantastic. It is no problem steering at trolling speeds using the main engine as a rudder, and throttle adjustment is ok with an extension on the tiller/twist throttle control. What is a real pain is to quickly shift in and out of gear (like when you hook up with a fish) because it requires leaning out over the transome to reach the side mounted shift lever. The dual Morse sounds like the best solution. Does anyone know if these controls are still made?
jeffjatich posted 02-19-2001 04:13 PM ET (US)
the controls are still made. there is a single lever, dual function that comes with two levers for twin engine applications (MT-3 control)
Teleflex just purchased Morse Controls so who know how much longer they will be available. ??

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Author	Topic: Morse control - what to do?
whalerfreak	posted 02-18-2001 09:36 PM ET (US) I have a 26 year old dual morse control on my Menemsha (go figure) . I'd like to still use it, especially because of where it's located, but what do I do with the other lever? Would it be dumb to hook it up the kicker? comments?....ideas?...
lhg	posted 02-18-2001 10:23 PM ET (US) That's probably exactly how it was used. I've seen it done before. Take a look at Cetacea page 12, and you will see same idea, although with two separate controls. Either way works, depending how much distance you want between the handles.
andygere	posted 02-19-2001 01:59 PM ET (US) Having a Montauk with a kicker that does not have remote controls, I think having shift and throttle at the helm would be fantastic. It is no problem steering at trolling speeds using the main engine as a rudder, and throttle adjustment is ok with an extension on the tiller/twist throttle control. What is a real pain is to quickly shift in and out of gear (like when you hook up with a fish) because it requires leaning out over the transome to reach the side mounted shift lever. The dual Morse sounds like the best solution. Does anyone know if these controls are still made?
jeffjatich	posted 02-19-2001 04:13 PM ET (US) the controls are still made. there is a single lever, dual function that comes with two levers for twin engine applications (MT-3 control) Teleflex just purchased Morse Controls so who know how much longer they will be available. ??