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Conversion from Cable Throttle Control


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I've been shopping for a PP Stargazer for my 2001 boat and it appears that if I had a newer DBW control it would be about $800 bucks cheaper and a much easier install. So it got me thinking, I know it would be a pain to install, but what if I converted my old cable control to DBW??

Is this a bad idea, or a stupid idea? :unsure:

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Where do you get the $800 difference?

PP Cost difference is $200. Install shouldn't be that much different - perhaps an hour or two vs three or four depending on the dealer.

Star Gazer- DBW Engines* $1195

Star Gazer- Mechanical Engines $1395

I don't think it's worth it.

BTW - PP Stargazer install with the latest versions is really pretty easy. It would take you less time to install PP yourself & save the install $$ vs trying to do the upgrade to DBW.

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to change to DBW you would need to reprogram your ECM To work with a TAC module, Purchase a TAC module, Electronic throttle body, and the DBW throttle handle, Dont forget the wiriing harness and modifying your current harness... i converted mine to DBW (03 wakesetter) by installing a 05 Mastercraft engine that had all the DBW stuff already..

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to change to DBW you would need to reprogram your ECM To work with a TAC module, Purchase a TAC module, Electronic throttle body, and the DBW throttle handle, Dont forget the wiriing harness and modifying your current harness... i converted mine to DBW (03 wakesetter) by installing a 05 Mastercraft engine that had all the DBW stuff already..

If you put a mastercraft engine in a 'bu do you have to feed your 'bu anti-rejection drugs all the time like people that have organ transplants Tease2.gif

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to change to DBW you would need to reprogram your ECM To work with a TAC module, Purchase a TAC module, Electronic throttle body, and the DBW throttle handle, Dont forget the wiriing harness and modifying your current harness... i converted mine to DBW (03 wakesetter) by installing a 05 Mastercraft engine that had all the DBW stuff already..

If you put a mastercraft engine in a 'bu do you have to feed your 'bu anti-rejection drugs all the time like people that have organ transplants Tease2.gif

haha.. it was a perfect match, no anti-rejection meds needed. Thumbup.gif

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Just for clarification, do you mean throttle by wire or shift by wire has been dropped.

2010 has throttle by wire, but not shift by wire.

Peter

I will double check but I am almost sure ther is no more by wire anything shift or throttle.

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I've been shopping for a PP Stargazer for my 2001 boat and it appears that if I had a newer DBW control it would be about $800 bucks cheaper and a much easier install. So it got me thinking, I know it would be a pain to install, but what if I converted my old cable control to DBW??

Is this a bad idea, or a stupid idea? :unsure:

Personally I don't think you would be gaining much if anything. That is except for expense(?), headaches and problems that seem to occur with ANY custom installation. After reading some discussion around dbw, I think my cable throttle works great. Has a nice feel, and it is responsive. The PP works about as well as I could ever want.

jmho

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OK ya'll,

I get the point. It was both a stupid idea AND a bad idea. Not my first one this week.

I have seen some DWB Stargazers on SIA for < $500 and I thought it might be worth the conversion, IF it was a good upgrade. It sounds like the good old mechanical control is maybe the best way to go and to stay.

thanks for the input.

Everyone have a wonderful and safe Labor Day!!

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OK ya'll,

I get the point. It was both a stupid idea AND a bad idea. Not my first one this week.

I have seen some DWB Stargazers on SIA for < $500 and I thought it might be worth the conversion, IF it was a good upgrade. It sounds like the good old mechanical control is maybe the best way to go and to stay.

thanks for the input.

Everyone have a wonderful and safe Labor Day!!

Do you already have PP Classic in the boat?? If so the upgrade is only something like $450. Well worth the $$$ even if you're installing a complete SG system from scratch. Some of the best money I've spent on skiing and a no brainer to install yourself! Thumbup.gif

Ed

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No I don't have any speed control, expect by sweet wife's steady hand......

I've needed to add PP for years now, but have resisted the urge to spend the $$.

Now that I built a portable course, with your plans, I really have an itch that won't scratch.

I guess I'll be giving Max at SkiertoSkier a call, soon.

Kirk

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