Need bits for my tinny

[Derrilex]

Hi all, well I finally dragged my tinny out this morning and went over to the yammy dealer to price some bits. I'm after electric start for my 25cv, a steering and throttle kit and a side console. I was told that the starter kit would be $ 2000. WTF. The motor cost $ 2300 brand spankers. I stopped asking prices at this point, got a new fuel line fitting and the hunt for second hand bits starts now. I can live without electric start, but I'm looking for throttle and gear control box and cables, and a steering system to suit a yammy 25 cv approx 2000 mod. Any suggestions where to start looking ?.

[marlin magic]

try ebay mate you might get what your after

[rayke1938]

For the remotes try some of the wreckers you may strike it lucky. For the side console and steering Glasscraft Marine at Bulimba are advertising a closing down sale or Whitworths usually have a 15% off sale when the tinney and tackle sale is on.Probably a lot cheaper to fabricate your own console.

Cheers

Ray

[wesfish]

2k for the electric start is b crap! $800 for the new starter then what ever the fly wheel cost to suit, i doubt its 1200 for a fly wheel! i had a mate with the starter will see if he still has it and willing to sell! you will just need the fly wheel then!

[Derrilex]

Flywheel is 900 + the electrics + the starter which is like you said 800. Then add labour if you let the dealer fit it, which I wouldnt need to. I can live without the electric start, dut the steering gear and throttle/ gear control is what I'm chasing.

[faulked]

northside marine do a complete steering kit for under 200 bucks i ut it in my boat and had to up grade the cable length "15ft fwd controls" but all they did was make me pay the difference

[jeff f]

there generally a few yamaha 703 control boxes on ebay for round $150

teleflex gear and throttle cables are $35-$40 at whitworths

or you can get generic gear and throttle control boxes pretty cheap at bias, id go this way if you arent going to worry about the electric start and power tilt/trim

[Derrilex]

Cool, thanks everyone for the info. I'll get hunting.

[Derrilex]

Ok, got a few bids happening on ebay for the controller and steering gear. On another note, can anyone reccommend a good ( quality and price)fabricator to put bow and side rails on ?

[Derrilex]

Hi all, well its been a looooong time since I was on this forum. I wont make any excuses, Ive been slack. The tinny is finally getting somewhere. I'm putting a ganat swing away console in it ( google it ). It comes complete with helm, wheel, throttle box and cables. Just need a steering cable to finish it off but the length depends on console location. I had to buy the steering / throttle fitting kit from the dealer ( stones ) and paid through the nose for it, but thems the breaks. The console arrives from north Qld on Monday 21 st and fitting up begins ASAP. Anyway, a few pics of the rig as it stands now.

[Luc53]

Great looking mods.

At one stage I looked into changing my boat from tiller steered to a small centre console.

All up price I was quoted was $2500 and my 25/4 yammy already had electric start and a remote trim & tilt button.

Needless to say I stayed with the tiller steer.

Luc

[rayke1938]

What length cable do you need? I probably have one that you can have.

Cheers

Ray

[Derrilex]

G'day rayke, not 100 % sure on length yet, but probably about 7 foot I reckon. I should no for sure over the next week

[Derrilex]

Ok, the console has finally arrived from ther north. First impressions are very good. Fabrication looks quiet good, welds could be a little neater but I'm anal about things like that. Fit up will begin tomorrow. I'll do a step by step with photos for everyones benifit. But for $ 1200 I reckon its pretty good value.

This is what you get for $ 1200

top and bottom halfs

back of throttle box. Main criticism is the lack of cover for the back of the box. Might box it in with ally sheetto give some protection from the elements

assembled

example of the welding standard

bottom mount plate. I think I'll be adding another 6 holes

plug for the maker

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helm. The cover comes off so I'll take a better pic later

[Luc53]

Nice piece of fabrication.

IMO, you'd only need 4 holes, 1 in the middle of each side and one in the middle of the plate.

Myself, I'd also add an ally support plate under the floor.

Luc

[Derrilex]

I think the floor will be fine, its 16 mm marine ply but where the console sits is right above the welded ally frame work that supports the floor. I should be able to pick the frame up with at least 3 big stainless coach screws, and just through the ply with the rest.

[Derrilex]

Ok, fit up went well. I made just a few more holes in the bottom mount:whistle: . Gear shift and throttle cables are terminated but the cables themselves need securing. Just a steering cable to go

just a few more holes

The six on the left are through the ply and into the ally subframe

screws are 12G x 1 1/2 inch

Throttle and gearshift fit up - after removing tiller. Genuine fitting kit made it easy and neat

[Derrilex]

If youre out there Rayke, the steering cable length is about 9.5 foot, so I guess 10 foot would do the job ( if the offer still stands of course)

[upwindoverdrive]

Still looking for statrter try this wrecker at Yatala. Currently wrecking a 30 hp which is not that much different I think
/>http://www.outboardwrecking.com.au/

[noname]

Ok, got a few bids happening on ebay for the controller and steering gear. On another note, can anyone reccommend a good ( quality and price)fabricator to put bow and side rails on ?

give jason at jt marine fabrications at jacobs well a call, does good work at an honest price. tell him rob sent ya, and ask if he's started smokin again ? it's been a few years now, and say g'day to him for me if you get in touch with him.

[noname]

I think the floor will be fine, its 16 mm marine ply but where the console sits is right above the welded ally frame work that supports the floor. I should be able to pick the frame up with at least 3 big stainless coach screws, and just through the ply with the rest.

do not be fooled, your floor is not marine ply, it's just plywood.

[Derrilex]

Thanks for the tip on the fabricator noname. Oh btw, the ply I used is BSM HWD Marine ply (British Standard Marine Hardwood Ply )

[Derrilex]

Ok, bit of time between posts on this thread but Ive been a bit busy. Its all finished except the bow and side rails. Time for a water test.

bilge pump goes pretty hard for a baby

bilge pump mounted to ally bracket to give 3 mm floor clearance

swing away console with sounder mounted

esky built in to front seat

anchor hatch

life jacket storage

new electrics

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battery

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had to relocate the paddles to one side

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had to make ally plates up to take the nav lights. Will relocate them onto the bow rails in time