This guide will take you from general questions to a specific Kobelt product to meet your needs. If you are replacing another manufacturer’s control, use the replacement table. After selecting a control, you will probably need some accessories to connect the control head to cables, or the engine. Please refer to the accessories section on this page.

Number of Stations

If you want to be in control at 1 or 2 locations (“stations”), then push-pull controls will work for you. If you have 3 or more stations, push-pull might work but generally people should use Electronic, or Pneumatic or Wire-Over-Pulley controls. We recommend Electronic controls for most three station systems.

Size of Vessel

Push-Pull is a mechanically connected system. It uses cables to connect control heads to the clutch and throttle. If the total length of cable is less than 50 feet (15 meters), push-pull can work for you. If the cables need to have many bends, or the connection length is more than 50 feet, Electronic controls would be the best choice. This depends largely on how easy it is to operate the clutch and engine interfaces. Some are very stiff and need a powered actuator.

There are vessels with 80 feet of push-pull cable that work well. If you need more than 50 feet for a push-pull system, please contact us. We would need to evaluate your requirements. Please tell us:
- the number of cable bends,
- the cable length, and
- the number of stations.
Then we will give you our recommendation for a good working control system.

Tech Tip: For 2 station systems, the cable length is considered to be the total length for both stations. For example, a 20 foot cable to one station, plus a 30 foot run for the other station, is a total of 50 feet. If you are using more than 30 feet of cable, you should use the Hindle Controls equivalent 40 series cable. It will last longer and run smoother.

What is your preference?

Some people prefer to have the clutch and throttle on separate handles.

Others prefer combining the clutch and throttle in one handle. This is called “Single Lever” control: From the neutral position, push forward to engage the clutch and then push further for forward speed. Reverse is achieved by pulling back from the middle position to engage the clutch. Pulling back further would increase the reverse speed.

A) Separate Handles: One for Clutch and One for Throttle

Every control has very flexible ordering options. ONE ENGINE Order one 2009-AK. The 2009 is our most popular push-pull control head. The control shown on the left is the “AK” version. The “A” means that the control comes with one long handle for clutch, and one short handle for throttle. The clutch handle has an adjustable neutral detent. A detent gives you a “click” so you know where neutral is (without looking at the control). The throttle handle has an adjustable friction so you can get the right feel for your control. “K” is for a chrome finish. There are many other options available to you. Options are explained on the individual product pages on the Kobelt website.

TWO ENGINES Order two 2009-AK. (see left) or If you want both clutch handles on the same control head, order: (see picture on right)   One 2009-BK Controls Two Clutches, and   One 2009-FK Controls Two Throttles. The “BK” has two long handles, each with an adjustable neutral detent. The “FK” has two short handles with adjustable frictions.

2009-BK

2009-FK

If you have two stations, simply double the quantity that you need.

THREE OR MORE ENGINES We offer a stackable control head that is commonly used by the premium race boats. This is our 2016 control head. This model shows two throttles and two clutches. We can make any combination of handles to meets your needs. If you have two stations, simply order two identical control heads.

B) Combined Clutch and Throttle: “Single Lever”

ONE ENGINE

One Station Order one 2046-KUZ. The 2046 is our most popular single-lever control. It has various appearance options. “KUZ” is shown on the left. Some of the options are:  - Curved or straight handles.  - Chrome, Black, or polished bronze. Alternatively you can choose one of these other controls: 2050 Very Heavy Duty control head, and has a separate small lever for throttle (engine warm up). 2042 Side mount control (mounts on the side of the panel, not the top). 2043 Side mount control for heavy duty situations like controlling a small water jet’s bucket.

Two Stations This is the best two station system on the market. The unique design is very easy to operate. Order:   One 2091-KYZ Primary control head, and   One 2093-KYZ Secondary control head. “KYZ” means Chrome, straight handles, and a metal label on the dome. The 2091 can be substituted with either of these controls: 2095 Illuminated primary control. 2081 Has a separate small lever for trolling. 2085 Illuminated version of 2081. 2044-91 Side mount primary control. The 2093 can be substituted with: 2097 Illuminated secondary control.

TWO ENGINES

One Station The 2047-KUZ (shown on the left) is a twin engine version of the 2046 control head. “KUZ” means Chrome, curved handles and a metal label on the dome. Two single engine controls can be used, such as the 2046.

Two Stations This is very similar to the 2091 and 2093 system. The 2092 (shown on the left) is simply a twin engine primary control head. To have a twin engine, two station, single lever control system, order:   One 2092-KYZ Primary control for two station, twin engine, and   One 2094-KYZ Secondary control. The 2092 can be substituted with: 2096 Illuminated primary control. The 2094 can be substituted with: 2098 Illuminated secondary control.

THREE or MORE ENGINES

Need Accessories?

Replacement Controls

Kobelt Part# replaces ->	2015-AK Morse™ Twin S	2046-AK Morse™ MT	2047-AK Morse™ MT-2	2022-K Morse™ SF