Camano Troll Control Cables
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I can't speak to your cables specifically (I don't have a Camano), but when I changed out my (Morse, IIRC) control cables, the number was on the cable in inches, near the end. Maybe I'm just slow 
, but it didn't dawn on me at first that "252" was the length in inches. It was though.
, but it didn't dawn on me at first that "252" was the length in inches. It was though.Well rats. I thought you might have Morse or some other common ones. I didn't even know Volvo had their own.
Are they marked Volvo? If not, does Kobelt make cables? (I see the Camano has Kobelt shift and throttle sets.)
That's all I have to try to solve the mystery.
Are they marked Volvo? If not, does Kobelt make cables? (I see the Camano has Kobelt shift and throttle sets.)
That's all I have to try to solve the mystery.
Keysdisease
Guru
Cables made in America are measured by jacket length + 18"
A Volvo dealer should be able to tell you length from the complete #
A Volvo dealer should be able to tell you length from the complete #
Do they have any sort of standard ends on them? (Or, what do the ends look like?) I'm more familiar with outboard motor cables (for throttle/shift at a fwd helm); but in that case companies like Seastar make cables that fit (and/or adapters) and can be used. Seastar's "Xtreme" cables are nice.
Keysdisease: Do you know if this is true for inboard engine cables as well?
Keysdisease: Do you know if this is true for inboard engine cables as well?
Keysdisease
Guru
OMC/Johnson/Evinrude and Mercury did have their own proprietary cables. When Yamaha entered the market they adopted the "universal" cable used on inboard engines, the Morse "33c" (Teleflex 3300) and its big brother the "43c." Other outboard manufacturers like Suzuki followed Yamaha's lead.
The Teleflex 33c Extreme cable is an improved 33c
To make things even more interesting Teleflex bought Morse and then spun off the marine divisions as "Sea Star Solutions."
I would be surprised if the Volvo cable was anything but a Volvo branded 33c cable. The "universal" 33c type cable has 10-32 threads on each end, the ends are same/same.
This cable is made by many manufacturers and Sea Star makes them for several manufacturers. Typically the jacket color is the only difference. Red was Morse, Silver was Teleflex, Black was SeaStar, Gold was North Wales, there is Blue as well.
The Teleflex 33c Extreme cable is an improved 33c
To make things even more interesting Teleflex bought Morse and then spun off the marine divisions as "Sea Star Solutions."
I would be surprised if the Volvo cable was anything but a Volvo branded 33c cable. The "universal" 33c type cable has 10-32 threads on each end, the ends are same/same.
This cable is made by many manufacturers and Sea Star makes them for several manufacturers. Typically the jacket color is the only difference. Red was Morse, Silver was Teleflex, Black was SeaStar, Gold was North Wales, there is Blue as well.
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nussbda
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Hi Frosty,
The cable ends are threaded. Kobelt sells the end kits (I have Kobelt controls). The Seastar/Teleflex Xtreme cables have a good reputation. I'm just hoping to have everything in hand before I start the project.
Dave
The cable ends are threaded. Kobelt sells the end kits (I have Kobelt controls). The Seastar/Teleflex Xtreme cables have a good reputation. I'm just hoping to have everything in hand before I start the project.
Dave
Sounds like you may be able to proceed without Volvo-specific cables. Good deal.
One note is that if your cables have sharp bends or a convoluted path, the Seastar Xtreme (or other similar) do move quite easily compared to "standard' quality ones (at least in my experience).
If you manage that, let me in on the secret
One note is that if your cables have sharp bends or a convoluted path, the Seastar Xtreme (or other similar) do move quite easily compared to "standard' quality ones (at least in my experience).
If you manage that, let me in on the secret
