How to Determine Which KE+ Electronic Engine Control Series is Right for Your Boat
In this brief article, we will provide an overview of the different series of KE+ electronic engine controls. Please click the link correlating to your system to be directed to an article on how to purchase a system.
There are four versions of the KE+ electronic engine controls, KE4+, KE5+, KE6+, and KE7+. Each version depends on your throttle and shift configurations. Please scroll down to the version that matches your configuration.
- The KE4+ system is intended for boats with mechanical throttle and shift.
- KE4+ Single Engine Boats - How to Purchase a Complete System
- KE4+ Twin Engine Boats - How to Purchase a Complete System
- The KE5+ system is intended for boats with electronic throttle and shift.
- KE5+ Single Engine Boats - How to Purchase a Complete System
- KE5+ Twin Engine Boats - How to Purchase a Complete System
- The KE6+ system is intended for boats with electronic throttle and mechanical shift.
- The KE7+ system is intended for boats with mechanical throttle and electronic shift.
Background: NHK MEC, based in Japan, has manufactured the KE electronic engine controls since the early 90s. Known in North America, for many years, as Morse KE controls or Teleflex (Seastar) KE4 engine controls. In 2018, Seastar relinquished its distributorship rights back to NHK MEC. As such, NHK MEC has chosen Seatech Marine Products as the distributor for the United States and other countries. Seatech Marine Products has provided high-quality marine parts and services since 2001. The current version of the KE controls, KE+, provides the helmsman with unequivocal reliability, ease of use, and comfort. The KE+ Series electronic engine controls are perfect for installation in nearly every marine vessel. Each version of the KE+ system can operate up to 4 engines and up to 4 stations. You also have the option to add a handheld remote to any system.