Is this the cable i need to buy to install a hot foot?? i am putting it in my 2000 bass cat p3, i was told a 14'.any help would be appreciated.
http://www.basspro.com/TeleFle...82806
Is this the cable i need to buy to install a hot foot?? i am putting it in my 2000 bass cat p3, i was told a 14'.any help would be appreciated.
http://www.basspro.com/TeleFle...82806
Don't know if that is your perticular cable. But do know the hotfoot cable needs to be at least 2-3" bigger then the stock shifter one..
The TYPE of cable will depend on WHAT HOTFOOT you're installing.
As Lou mentioned, most commonly, a hotfoot cable will be 2-3 feet LONGER than the control cables you currently have.
Essentially, there are two cable "types": Gen-1 and Gen-2. The difference is in the ANCHOR POINT at the hotfoot or control end.
In EITHER case, I would HIGHLY recommend utilizing a Mercury or Quicksilver "Platinum" cable, as they are MUCH smoother operating, and FAR more durable.
The standard-type (brand-X) cables become difficult to move when rolled in a 12" circle (or when a 90 degree bend occurs in less than 10" radius).
The Premium Cable will operate smoothly when rolled in a 9" circle (smooth enough to push/pull the ends with two fingers). NIGHT AND DAY difference in quality.
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Im going to be installing one on my nitro 160 tf with a 90hp optimax...anyone know which premium cable to purchase? I am getting the top loader version hot foot...has some kind of special stop/return for optimaxs..so ive read...any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
also, I will be putting on a 6" jackplate...do I need to compensate for that also?? thx
Instructions included with the hotfoot should instruct as to which "generation" cable is suitable.
Length must be determined by the installer.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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