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July 25, 2017, 07:45:23 PM
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grateful

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Many thanks in advance!  I've gleaned so much this site... but couldn't pin anything down on this specific issue.

We've owned a 1999 225 Explorer w/225 Optimax & original Quicksilver 3000 Commander top-mount control for 3 years now, been good so far (never been stranded :D).  It's a FL boat I bought in Mobile that now resides on MS Gulf Coast...

The trim switch had been sticking for awhile now, but it bit me this weekend while underway when I went to trim and found the switch in the down position - toasted the trim motor :(

I would have replaced the switch but it's glued into the handle and basically not replaceable w/o a giant hassle...

Cables have always seemed stiff to me... so I'm thinking replace the cables and control to kill a few birds and hopefully prevent some...

Greatly appreciate any advice with this, esp. on a replacement control that works with the old Opti and cables.  Hoping to avoid "universal" cabling selection if possible, and also minimize fabrication, etc.

I'm a DIY, allergic to shops.  Again thank you all so much, hoping to save the season for the family - Rob

July 28, 2017, 10:04:14 AM
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Re: Replacement Control & Cables for 1999 225 Explorer w/Optimax
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2017, 10:04:14 AM »
I've got an extra set of the blue Mercury Gen 3 cables that would work for you - make an offer and they are yours!  The trim switch is replaceable - about $40:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-New-OEM-Commander-3000-Remote-Trim-Tilt-Switch-Harness-87-18286A41-/191234340496?epid=1218874450&hash=item2c86747690:g:Ss0AAOSw-tNXIRgU&vxp=mtr 

Cap'n John
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Mercury 200 Optimax 
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