SeaStar CCX17908 Xtreme Control Cable, 8 Feet, Mercury/Mariner/Force Engines with Mercury Controls

The SeaStar CCX17908 Xtreme Control Cable is an 8-foot control cable assembly built as a drop-in replacement for Mercury 600A style control cables, using the existing connection components on the engine and control head. It is engineered for Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines that use Mercury controls, including SeaStar Osprey and SL-3 Series control heads. The cable's XTREME Technology is built around a patented splined core: ridges on the core give a close fit with the cable's inner liner, allowing smooth movement with minimal lost motion, even on complex or long cable runs where standard cables can feel sloppy or bind.

Where a standard control cable needs an 8-inch minimum bend radius, the XTREME design tightens that to a 4-inch minimum bend radius, making it a better fit for performance and bass boats with tight or long cable routing. The cable is protected by a 0.34-inch super tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion and stands up to UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil, with 0.033-inch oil-tempered lay wires for strength and stainless or nylon-covered core wires with moisture-protective seals for corrosion resistance. Terminals are stainless steel and fittings are brass for added corrosion protection, and the cable is lubricated for life at the factory, so no re-greasing is needed at install. It is made in the U.S.A. And backed by a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX17908
• Product Type: Xtreme Control Cable Assembly
• Length: 8 feet
• Weight: 1.49 pounds
• Outer Jacket Material: HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
• Minimum Bend Radius: 4 inches
• Core Wire Material: Stainless or nylon-covered core wires
• Lay Wires: 0.033 inch oil-tempered lay wires
• Jacket Thickness: 0.34 inch
• Terminal Material: Stainless steel
• Fitting Material: Brass
• Compatible Controls: Mercury controls
• Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A.
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects
• UPC: 808282272159

Fitment

• Mercury, MerCruiser, and Mariner engines (1965-date) with Mercury controls
• Force engines (1993-date) with Mercury controls
• All Mariner engines with Mariner/Mercury controls, except pre-1993 40 HP and lower models
• All 1993-date Force (US Marine) engines with Force/US Marine/Mercury controls
• SeaStar Osprey and SL-3 Series controls to Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar CCX17908 control cable used for? The CCX17908 is an 8-foot Xtreme control cable that serves as a drop-in replacement for Mercury 600A style control cables on Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines using Mercury controls.

Will the CCX17908 fit my Force outboard? Yes, CCX17908 fits Force engines from 1993-date when used with Mercury controls, as well as 1993-date Force (US Marine) engines with Force/US Marine/Mercury controls.

Does this cable work with older Mariner engines? CCX17908 fits Mariner engines with Mariner/Mercury controls, with the exception of pre-1993 models rated 40 HP and lower, which require a different cable.

How long is the CCX17908 control cable? This SeaStar Xtreme control cable measures 8 feet in length; verify this is the correct length for your application before ordering, since control cables are not field-cuttable.

What makes an Xtreme control cable different from a standard control cable? The Xtreme design used in the CCX17908 has a 4-inch minimum bend radius, compared to an 8-inch minimum bend radius on standard control cables, which makes it better suited to tight, complex, or long cable runs.

What is the outer jacket made of? CCX17908 uses a 0.34-inch super tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion and withstands UV exposure, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil.

Does the CCX17908 need to be greased before installation? No, the cable is lubricated for life at the factory, so no additional lubrication is needed at install.

What are the terminals and fittings made of? The CCX17908 control cable has stainless steel terminals and brass fittings for added corrosion protection in marine environments.

Can this cable be used with SeaStar Osprey or SL-3 controls? Yes, the CCX17908 is designed to work with SeaStar Osprey and SL-3 Series controls connected to Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines.

Is the CCX17908 made in the USA? Yes, this SeaStar Xtreme control cable is made in the U.S.A.

What warranty comes with the CCX17908? SeaStar backs the CCX17908 with a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

How much does the CCX17908 weigh? The CCX17908 control cable weighs 1.49 pounds.