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[Scott]

I asked him to include in the estimate the price to put in the hydrolic lines to the helm and steering cable. So assuming I will need some fancy shmancy hydro lines and throttle linkage so she tilts plus the wiring,

If you route the hydraulic steering hoses (I'm assuming you're using hoses like Teleflex ??) as close to the pivot point of the console as possible, there should be minimal effect on them .... No?? Ample slack or a loop in the lines at that point will eliminate strain.

Think of the hydraulic lines on something like a backhoe they articulate constantly in a wide range of motion... the lines are fixed before and after and bridge the pivot point with hose.

The throttle and shift cables ... Similar circumstance. Plus there are some real good cables available that will allow the bends and turns. I just put a set on the boat that are pretty nice ... but not cheap

As for cost ... Someone doing it for you will not be cheap , little done on a boat is cheap. Can't say what it will cost but I've personally already spent several hundred on a couple spools of wire and a breaker panel...much as warthog has suggested. then Add labor if you dont do the wiring... good connectors and good wire, fuse panels, switches, etc etc ... it adds up WAY to fast.