I’m still having trouble with my Hynautic Controls and am seriously considering replacing the whole mess with an electronic system. Has anyone here done that and did it work out well? How much did it cost?
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04-17-2021 04:24 PM #1Senior Member
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Mathers Micro Commander controls
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
63’ Cockpit Motor Yacht
1986 model launched in August 1987
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Re: Mathers Micro Commander controls
I wouldn’t trade hynautic for electronics. Find someone that knows the system and fix it. I ve only used Morse and Cat electronic controls, never MMC but I ve heard issues with random engagement and shifting delays.
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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I had the Micro Commanders in my last boat and had one engine stuck in gear as I was entering a narrow fairway, was able to shift the other to reverse and get out of the channel, then I just shut down the controls at the breaker and then turned them back on and everything was ok. Scared the you no what out of me. John
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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I was on on a 43 Roberson that had just had a complete refit and was out on a test run. All was perfect until pulling back into the slings. Someone keyed the SSB and the throttles instantly pinned!!! Luckily the guy on the mic knew it was him and he released the button. Talk about holy crap!
1966 34c
1982 46 HP
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I’ve never had any get stuck in gear, but the delay in shifting is VERY pronounced and VERY irritating.
Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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aka Freebird aka Sparky1
1965 41DC #93
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If changing, I would go with Sturdy
https://www.sturdycorp.com/marineSky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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The aging Hynautic equipment is becoming more and more problematic. It's rare when it operates as intended. Couple that with not many techs know and understand the system. A customer of mine did a retrofit with Sea Star electronics. The price was reasonable and he's happy with the performance of the new controls so far. Plus, sync is built in.
Eric
41TC 1966 Hull #53 "Requisite"
Kent Island, MD/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"Though she creaks - She holds"
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Who owns Mathers today?
I remember ZF took them over and fixed some old issues.
Then all got quiet.
Been a while since I messed with them, Just wondering.
Parts and support still up?Last edited by Captain Ralph; 05-11-2021 at 09:14 PM.
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05-12-2021 08:35 AM #9
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ZF has owned Mathers for quite some time. I think since 1998? Its still supported by the ZF service network globally. However, what's changed is production. Production moved from Mukilteo, WA to ZF Arco, Italy. Tech support is still good but inventory is questionable. I would recommend Ed at Control Masters Inc. for ZF control support.
"Sneaking Out"
1977 37C DD 6-71N
Jacksonville, FL
"Sneakin' Out"
1985 55C 12V71TI
Jacksonville, FL
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05-12-2021 06:03 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Mathers Micro Commander controls
OP I have hynautic engine controls and just went through the serious contemplation of switching to Glendenning electric. After much deliberation I stayed with Hynautic. Some think that attaching electronic controls to mechanical engines is problematic. I struggle with the issues that electronic controls bring but at some point may not have a choice. If you are in S Fl there is a Hynautic “expert” who could rebuild your system. I have thought about doing that. Would be interested in the forums thoughts on traditional cables. I thought I heard that there were some out there with ball bearings that were supposed to be pretty smooth.