When to Replace “The control lever should move smoothly and freely,” says David Wolfe, product and support manager for Dometic Marine, whose cables dominate the US boating market. “­Typically, if the ...

The propeller governor senses engine speed using flyweights and the throttle setting through a cable connected to the power control lever.

We ordered our new control levers from National Parts Depot (NPD), and just to be safe, we popped for some new cables as well. The new levers are fabricated from steel and will function well for ...