Have a 2005 225 Optimax non pro xs. Will be upgrading to a 4 stroke soon. Will I need to change throttle control? Hotfoot? I have analog gauges, will I need to upgrade gauges as well?
Have a 2005 225 Optimax non pro xs. Will be upgrading to a 4 stroke soon. Will I need to change throttle control? Hotfoot? I have analog gauges, will I need to upgrade gauges as well?
Control box is the same, hotfoot may have to be changed to achieve proper throttle calibration. Analog gauges should be fine as well.
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You will need a different rigging tube kit, and will likely need to extend your keyswitch harness (often 10' extension is the best option as it keeps the 14-pin out of the rigging tube).
Steering needs to be inspected to validate it's in excellent condition, jackplate also, battery will need to be a minimum of 975 CCA for a fishing application (I would recommend AGM), and you'll need a propeller that's suitable for the new setup (often 2 pitch points lower than current prop).
If you don't have a Smartcraft Display, VesselView or Smartcraft Connect, this would be the appropriate time to plan for it also.
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