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Throttle/Shift control and cables for 2020 Mercury 20EPT

andrmcl9

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I've searched high and low around the internet and this forum and can't find an answer to my question.

I have a brand new 2020 Mercury 20EPT outboard (fuel injected, electronic trim, remote steering) but I do not have any of the controls yet. I bought the motor from a dealer directly for a boat I am building thus nothing has been installed yet and I don't have any accessories.

The boat is a Glen-L Squirt which was designed in the 50s so I want a specific look for the throttle and shift controls. I am looking to buy the Dometic SeaStart MT3 Single Control (model CH5310P) or one that has a similar look. These all use the "universal" 33C style linkages.

Will this work with my motor assuming I buy a 33C cable? I have read somewhere that Mercury uses a specific type of linkage and the universal style cables will not work. However, I don't know if this is only if you use a Mercury throttle control or if the linkage is proprietary on the outboard end of the cable as well.
 
There are adapters for the 33C cable. Google "cable adapter for mercury outboard" and that should get you what you need.
 
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