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Old 06-25-2020, 01:09 PM
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Jeff, I don't remember the exact length of the replacement cables but they run with as few turns as possible. From the bottom of the pedestal they drift toward the port quarter berth riser, go through the quarter berth bottom and make a turn forward along the hull, under the cabin sole and the shift cable attaches to the lower hole on the shifting arm, port side of the engine. So yes, they encroach through the quarter berth but I fabricated my own fiberglass shroud to cover the cables and wiring. I'll take some pictures this weekend.

Shifting requires some force but it shifts fine. I can hardly tell the difference between it and the old cockpit location. Keep the turns to a minimum and as soft as can be and you'll be fine.
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