Steering/throttle problems on Prather Fast Cat...

[Mr. FastBoat]

Hello all. I am assembling my first boat, a prather fast cat (haha) and i am having problems with the throttle setting. Whenever i turn the engine to the right or left, the throttle barrel moves accordingly (depending on if it is a right or left turn). The instructions said to leave enough slack for the throttle cable (which i did) but i can't get it set the way it should be. iI am using the cable set that came with the accesory kit. I installed the cables as per the instructions. How do the rest of you guys overcome this problem? any input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Propjockey]

Make sure the cable's jacket is attached to the engine, so the whole assembly moves with the engine.

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

Re: Slack in the throttle cable

The slack needs to be forward from where it attaches to the motor to where it exits the radio box.

Jerry D.

 

[snowdog-2112]

Fastboat,

I believe a picture is worth a thousand words. See the picture here noting the slack in the gray cable between engine and radio box.

Snowdog

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[Mr. FastBoat]

Hello all. I thank you very much for the pics and the posts. They helped a bunch. I did just as you guys showed me and it works great!! I haven't tried the boat yet but i know that the throttle and steering will work. Thanks a bunch. It is much appreciated.