Need a shorter diverter handle, who has 'em ?

[1968Droptop]

I looked on PD, but only see the standard sized handle. Does anyone make a shorter version, or is my only option to have it cut and welded ? FYI, I have a stringer mount PD. It's on the left side of my left stringer: only place it'd really work on my boat. It's about a fingers width below my steering wheel. Too close for me.

[malcolm]

That's gonna make it push harder. :)
With that fancy boat, maybe you just wanna go hydraulic?

[MikeF]

Just have it cut.....placed at the angle or position you want......then have it welded in that position.
Jack did this for me. The handle was in a position where it would be a nuisance. So I figured out where I wanted it and Jack cut it, Tig'd it up, ground, cleaned and polished it. Works well!
This is the only pic I have of it.........:D Sorry it's not a little more close up (but you can see where the stringer is and the angle of the handle.).
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/medium/153headshot41_copy.jpg

[1968Droptop]

Thanks Mike. I kinda thought that was the way I'd have to go.
Malcolm, I removed the Hyd diverter, I prefer a manual unit.

[victorfb]

some people just use a bracket to space the handle away from the stringer and more to the side of the driver instead of in front between the legs. i made something like this for toddnjuzz here on the boards. maybe he has a pic of it. or you can get the foot throttle bracket rex sells.
http://www.rexmar.com/page111.html
bottom left pic. 435 214 large stringer throttle.

[malcolm]

Malcolm, I removed the Hyd diverter, I prefer a manual unit.
Oh, can't say I blame you, I like the manual control too.