[muddywater]

JMHO, but I was thinking they come in 1 ft increments because adding loops and bends adds to the difficulty in steering or shifting. I don't know if the 78's (that is what you have right?) are set up the same as the 72's. I have this really small channel cut into my starboard stringer that my steering cables run through and I was really surprised to find that my steering cable was only like 12 ft with no room for error because as soon as it comes out of that channel it makes a very hard bend to go out the side of the splashwell to the motor. The throttle cables I think were maybe a little longer, but pretty much just went directly from the console to a huge nasty gouge cut in my splashwell. That gave a little room for extra unlike the steering cable. How were you planning on routing the cable?

Btw, that throttle you gave me worked. Thanks! It was MUCH easier to install than the old type because I did not have to take the whole thing apart to connect the cables. I did not get a chance to try it out yet though because I spent the whole weekend working on the transom. I will have to post pics sometime on how NOT to fill holes in your transom (I am learning though).

-Muddy