SeaStar Xtreme Control Cable CCX18918, 18 Foot, Gen II Premium for Mercury/Mariner/MerCruiser 4000 Series Controls

The SeaStar Xtreme CCX18918 is an 18-foot control cable engineered as a drop-in replacement for Mariner, Mercury, and MerCruiser engines that use Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls. It is part of SeaStar's Xtreme Gen II premium line, built for foot throttle applications on performance and bass boats and for complex or long cable runs where a standard cable would bind or add drag.

The cable is built around a patented splined core: ridges on the core provide a close fit with the cable's inner HDPE liner, allowing smooth movement with minimal lost motion. This Xtreme construction gives the cable a 4 inch minimum bend radius, versus an 8 inch minimum bend radius on standard control cables, so it can be routed through tighter spaces without performance loss. The outer jacket is a 0.34 inch super tough HDPE that resists abrasion and withstands UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil. Internally, 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires provide strength, while stainless steel terminals and brass fittings add corrosion protection at the connection points.

The cable connects using the existing OEM connection components, so no adapters are required at the control head or engine end, and it is lubricated for life at the factory. It is made in the U.S.A. And exceeds engine manufacturer specifications.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX18918
• Product Line: Xtreme Gen II Premium
• Length: 18 feet
• Compatible Controls: Mercury 4000 Series Controls, 2003-date
• Compatible Engines: Mariner, Mercury, MerCruiser
• Bend Radius: 4 inches minimum (versus 8 inches minimum for standard cables)
• Outer Jacket: 0.34 inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
• Core Wire Diameter: 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires
• Terminals: Stainless steel
• Fittings: Brass
• Core Design: Splined core with protective coating
• Lubrication: Factory lubricated for life
• Color: Black
• Country of Origin: United States of America
• Weight: 2.6 pounds

Fitment

• Mariner, Mercury, and MerCruiser engines and other engines using Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines and controls does the CCX18918 fit? The SeaStar Xtreme CCX18918 fits Mariner, Mercury, and MerCruiser engines, and other engines that use Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls.

How long is this control cable? CCX18918 is an 18 foot control cable, so measure your existing cable run before ordering to confirm this length matches your application.

What is the minimum bend radius on this cable? 4 inches, which is half the 8 inch minimum bend radius of a standard control cable, making the CCX18918 better suited to tight routing and complex cable runs.

What is the CCX18918 made from? It uses stainless steel terminals, brass fittings, 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires, a splined core, and a 0.34 inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) outer jacket.

Is the outer jacket resistant to fuel and saltwater exposure? Yes. The HDPE jacket on the SeaStar Xtreme CCX18918 resists abrasion and withstands UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil.

Does this cable come pre-lubricated? Yes, the CCX18918 is lubricated at the factory for life, so no additional lubrication is needed at installation.

Can I install this cable using my existing connection hardware? Yes. The CCX18918 is designed as a drop-in replacement that uses the existing OEM connection components at the control head and engine.

Is this cable good for foot throttle setups on a bass boat? Yes, the SeaStar Xtreme CCX18918 is specifically suited to foot throttle applications on performance and bass boats, as well as long or complex cable runs.

Where is the CCX18918 manufactured? The SeaStar Xtreme CCX18918 control cable is made in the U.S.A.

How much does the CCX18918 weigh? The CCX18918 control cable weighs 2.6 pounds.

What color is the CCX18918 cable? It has a black outer jacket.

How is the Xtreme Gen II premium cable different from a standard control cable? The Xtreme Gen II premium CCX18918 has a 4 inch minimum bend radius versus 8 inches on a standard cable, along with a splined core for smoother movement and minimal lost motion, while both types share stainless steel terminals and brass fittings.