Thanks for the reply Jim.
I bought my motor new last year and it has the tiller handle. So I'm needing what it takes to remove the handle and install the remote steering and starting, shifting and tilting the engine.
It' a 2020 Mercury (Tohatsu) 4 cycle EFI 25 HP, with tilt and trim.
It's a Lowes 1648. The motor is a 25 HP Mercury 4 cycle with tilt and trim.
I've already bought the console. Now I'm looking for a steering system and outboard motor control? I've seen lots on Amazon and ebay. Will those work or will I need to buy OEM Mercury parts?
Thanks
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