question on Merc controls

[jorgeinmiami]

Does anyone know if a Mercury 3000 console mount control box will work on a 98 Mec=rc 200 EFI?

I need to get a new control as mine is showing its age.

If not, suggestion please

[Scott]

Jorge
I can't say with absolute certainty but I think it will. The other issue is making sure the cables match up with the engine and the binnacle (control). I replace mine with a Mercury 4501 Gen II Series and new Gen II cables... the engine is much older than yours ( read this as older engine and newer generation of controller than the 3000 and your configuration ). I also replace the wiring harness which was also a direct replacement and fit. It seems Mercury has maintained these connections right up till now. Call a local Mercury mechanic and they will be able to give you an answer.

Looks like switching to something like a Verado would mean new everything.

Here is the Mercury 3000 on Ebay

This is the 4501

[jorgeinmiami]

Thanks

I got one also on ebay for $76 and I can save on the shipping because the sellr is local.

I also plan to change out the cables and possibly the harness when I change the center console and I move it a bit forward.

The prior owner replaced it with a console that I dont like and has eveything exposed and very little storage and set it so far back that there is little room to fish with.

[thewalshies]

Where did you get that wheel??

[RODMAN]

Yes, [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]Where Did You Get That Wheel? [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] Time To Charge it!!!!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Scott]

I'll have to ask the "admiral", she surprised me with it [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
It's a 13" Edson wheel.
Edson wheel link

I don't know if he stocks them but you might want to drop "yachtjim" an email at Byownerelectronics (his banner runs on this site) He might be able to get them for you.