Mathers Micro Commander controls

[Westfield 11]

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?

[Pascal]

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.

[Scarlett]

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

[madhatter1]

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!

[Freeebird]

I’ve never had any get stuck in gear, but the delay in shifting is VERY pronounced and VERY irritating.

[SKYCHENEY]

If changing, I would go with Sturdy

https://www.sturdycorp.com/marine

[SeaEric]

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.

[Captain Ralph]

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?

[tkbsurf]

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.

[motoryacht lover]

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.