Verado Dual Station Controls (t-tower) - The Hull Truth

Lateralus · 03-26-2008, 08:21 PM

Looking for a little help deciding what type controls to use for a t-tower helm (second control station on top of t-top). I have a single engine 150 merc verado with the DTS and would like to keep those controls as well as add a second set up top instead of adding Teleflex/Morse controls to both top and bottom. I really like the DTS setup being able to activate each set of controls as you please.

I did a quick search on the forum but most of the older threads pertain to either Yamahas or mechanical controls, couldn't find any with the DTS second station. I'm pretty sure that the Merc controls are going to be about 6 times as much as the Teleflex/Morse. I'm also trying to decide on steering. I guess my question to the forum is more of a looking for suggestions, Since I have never retrofitted a single helm boat I'm pretty up for any suggestions. I would just like to keep the installtion as clean looking as possible. What would you guys suggest? Can I keep the Mercury DTS throttle on the Console station but add the teleflex controls up top?

Glen E · 03-26-2008, 08:24 PM

no - I don't think you can use anyhting except the dts stuff....but it transfers perfectly - try your question at veradoclub.com

Lateralus · 03-26-2008, 08:25 PM

That's pretty much what I thought, other than replacing original controls as well.

Do you have to get the DTS controls through a Merc dealer, I have found some twin motor controls on Ebay but no single engine DTS.

Glen E · 03-26-2008, 08:29 PM

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Lateralus - 3/26/2008 10:25 PM

That's pretty much what I thought, other than replacing original controls as well.

telelflex won't work anywhere with a verado....DTS is totally propriertry to verado...

Lateralus · 03-26-2008, 08:36 PM

AHH...so all add on controls must go through Mercury, thats what I was looking for. Any ideas on cost for a set of DTS controls for the second station?

harley'sboat · 03-27-2008, 04:53 AM

Go ask Glen on the Verado Club.
I think he has a set that he is selling. and if you have not koined his site, your really should

coast2coast · 03-27-2008, 06:11 AM

I have a second set of DTS Verado controls on my cockpit station and they work perfectly, to transfer control you push a button twice and go. Mine was set up at the dealer, but it seems simple enough, just wires. (the other control if for the kicker)