In 2003, I removed a one lever engine control on the cockpit side when I converted from tiller to wheel steering. I installed separate levers for throttle and shifter, all Edson. I wanted the controls at the helm and I also wanted to be able to rev the engine while the transmission was in neutral. Separate levers allow me to do that plus I usually dock by keeping the engine RPM the same low idle and then shift into gear for short periods to keep the boat moving. You should go to Edson's website for all the manuals, or call them. They can advise over the phone. https://edsonmarine.com/
Freeing sheaves and pulleys is pretty common chore with a boat that has been sitting unused for a period of time. Harken blocks have plastic bearings and parts and just require flushing with soapy water and a good rinse periodically. Other blocks may have metal bearings like SS or bronze or both and since they are metal on metal need to be taken apart and serviced by cleaning with a solvent like kerosene and wiped clean and relubed with oil or grease. Just like the winches, there are many videos showing how to service them. A quick temporary fix to try, is to squirt with a spray lube like WD40 just to get them freed. I would check out each maker's website for manufacture's maintenance advice about lubrication and methods. Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C&C 34R Pasadena Md > On 06/28/2020 10:50 PM RLT via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Recently stepped into a 2000 C&C 121 and had a few questions on options > others have pursued or attempted? > 1) throttle/shifter location - my observation is that the location on the > lower starboard bench is an odd location, somewhat inconvenient by design. I > have seen some models with the Edson pedestal shifter installed. Has anyone > done this conversion? > 2) traveler shieves being frozen due to dirt and limited use. Any > thoughts on that, best way to remove clean and lube? Replacement? Any > upgrades done to the traveler? > -- > Regards, > > Bob Tallman > C: 631.387.6748 >
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