Throttle Issues on 2006 Sundancer 300

[Ahoy Polloi]

Ahoy! Just spent many hours trying to figure out why my port side Mercruiser wouldn't start. Finally figured out that my throttle is a POS. If the port side is not EXACTLY the right place for neutral, engine will not start. I thought we had a bad battery. Does anyone have experience with throttles on these boats? It honestly needs to be replaced but I'm wondering if I can upgrade to a nicer throttle model - maybe something from a newer Sea Ray? Any info. much appreciated.

 

[Deak]

I am having issue with my 2007 300DA. Right shifter is stiff and the neutral detent is so vague I am never sure if I am in gear until I add some throttle. Left shifter is marginally better. Makes docking more challenging than it should be!

I had the mechanic replace the shift cables, some slight improvement but not a fix.

Is your neutral position with the throttle levers upright? mine are displaced aft significantly from the marked neutral position.

 

[Fill Ess]

How about if you push the button on the side and push it forward? I've had the same issue as you, but not once since I push in the buttons and pop them forward. I need new throttle cables for sure but this works until the off season when I can replace them.

 

[1hot87gt]

I know this is an old thread but I have the same boat with the same issue. Were you guys able to resolve it with with new throttles and if so, which ones did you use?