Throttle/Shifter Hard to Shift

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C Dory Year
2004
C Dory Model
25 Cruiser
Hull Identification Number
CDO25064J304
Hello,

I just purchased a 2004 C-Dory 25. The shifter is hard to move. Wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

Thank you, Keith
 
Salmon Fisher is right on. You can lube them and try to loosen them up but any progress you make won't last very long at all. It can look pretty intimidating to replace them but it isn't as bad as it seems. Even the adjustment of the new ones is not too difficult. The length is important so if you can't determine the right specs just take them out and measure. Most marine stores will have the cables in stock or can get them quickly.

One more thing to look at is in the controller itself. There may be tension adjustments for the handles and those are usually easy to check even if it is wishful thinking.

Good luck!
 
If original, they are likely due for replacement. At one of the ends will be a part number, the last two numbers of which, are the length needed.
 
Thanks for the info. I'll let you know how I make out.
 
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