Rigging tube length for 330 Express

[Valman]

I have had my Express for two years now and replaced the rigging tubes because they were broke when I got the boat. They seem very tight in the engine well and seem like they are strained. Can someone show a picture or tell me what length the rigging tubes should be? I am wondering if I need to add a few feet and coil them around.
I have a 2005 with Yamaha 250s.
Thanks

 

[Valman]

Here is a photo of rigging tubes when I got it

 

[Chutch]

My 02 has similar length rigging tubes.

 

[Valman]

Seems like they are way too tight in there. Over the weekend port side popped off the motor side

 

[DennisG01]

You definitely don't need to go longer. If anything, probably a bit shorter to lessen that hard bend where the tube first comes out of the engine.

Personally, I'm done with using that plastic tube. TH-Marine makes a really nice, fabric tube with a zipper... Soooooooo much better/easier!