Correct throttle/ controller for '95 VP 5.7 GI?

[Jwill]

That’s a nice looking controller, I’ll be interested to see how that works/lines up. Keep us posted

This was a satisfying repair: The Merc controller with the boat was missing it's trim button and shifting janky. This thing was straightforward to install with good directions. Found broken shift cable retainer. New Seastar cable, I measured to the inch! (how often does that happen?). One of you guys is gonna notice I still still need to zip tie the the wires. I may or may not get to that.....
Shifts like knife through hot butta........

That does look great! How much were you all in? And how many hours did it take you? I’m thinking of replacing the 220 I’m selling so people don’t have issues with VP Drive but Merc controller.

[1995 Cobalt 220]

Bought this here: https://leadersrpmshop.com/volvo-penta- ... -22928971/

Old cable shift cable retainer broke at the controller. Install involved cutting larger hole for new controller. New shift cable install went surprisingly easy, without attaching leader line to old cable. Just pulled the old one out and fed the new one through the transom. Measured correct shift cable at 17ft . Used universal cable from Seastar. Job took me 3 hrs, a professional could have done it 1/2 the time. Well worth it for me, looks great, Merc shifter was missing trim button, and needed new cable. If your's works and looks ok, you might want leave it, it appears Merc setup was OEM in '95. Otherwise, $389 and some quality time on your back. I had some trouble with the wiring, my trusted mechanic had it wired correctly in 1/2 hr......

Photo shows missing retainer at throttle. New throttle included parts to convert to universal cables

[1995 Cobalt 220]

That does look great! How much were you all in? And how many hours did it take you? I’m thinking of replacing the 220 I’m selling so people don’t have issues with VP Drive but Merc controller.
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Your boat is super clean.......Can't believe you still have it.......Just found VP blue/grey paint for the out drive, mine not as shiny as yours...........

[Jwill]

So...I’m having trouble selling my 220 and the only feedback I’m getting is that “the control doesn’t match the drive”. It’s the Merc 3000 control just like 95 had and replaced in this thread.

Do I spend the money on replacing the control to a new Volvo Penta, or wait it out and continue to drop my price? Had a guy agree on $9500 after looking over the boat today after driving 5 hours then walk away after contemplating the controls.

What do I do?

[Big Block Power]

Change them. It would bother me as well. They are giving you the feedback why they aren't buying it. So solve that issue.

[1995 Cobalt 220]

Yes. If you want it gone now, contact that "buyer" get a deposit and tell him you will solve HIS problem......