SeaStar CCX17916 XTREME Control Cable, 16 Feet, Mercury 600A Style Replacement for Mercury/MerCruiser/Mariner/Force Engines

The SeaStar CCX17916 is a 16-foot XTREME control cable engineered as a drop-in replacement for the Mercury 600A style control cable, built to fit the existing connection components on compatible engine control heads without modification. It is designed for Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines using Mercury or Quicksilver controls, and is well suited to complex routing or long cable runs where a smoother feel and tighter turns are needed.

At the core of the cable is a patented XTREME splined core: ridges on the core create a close fit with the cable's inner HDPE liner, allowing smooth movement with minimal lost motion. The cable carries a 4-inch minimum bend radius, compared with an 8-inch minimum bend radius on standard control cables, making it a better fit for tight engine compartments and performance or bass boat layouts. The outer jacket is a 0.34-inch super tough HDPE that resists abrasion and withstands UV exposure, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil. Internally, 0.033-inch oil tempered lay wires provide strength and performance, while stainless steel terminals and brass fittings add corrosion protection at the connection points. The liner is ultra smooth and lubricated for life at the factory, so no additional lubrication is required at installation.

The CCX17916 is manufactured in the U.S.A. And is designed to fit Mariner/Mercury/MerCruiser engines (1965-date) with Mercury controls and Force engines (1993-date) with Force/US Marine/Mercury controls.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX17916
• Cable Length: 16 feet
• Weight: 2.43 pounds
• Outer Jacket: 0.34-inch Super Tough HDPE
• Minimum Bend Radius: 4 inches (XTREME) vs. 8 inches (standard cable)
• Lay Wires: 0.033-inch oil tempered
• Terminals: Stainless steel terminals with brass fittings
• Core: XTREME splined, coated core element
• Liner: HDPE, factory lubricated for life
• UPC: 808282272234
• Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A.

Fitment

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

Replaces (OEM)

• Mercury 600A style control cable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the length of the SeaStar CCX17916 control cable? The CCX17916 is a 16-foot control cable, part of SeaStar's XTREME control cable line.

Which engines and controls is the CCX17916 designed to fit? It fits Mariner/Mercury/MerCruiser engines (1965-date) with Mercury controls, and Force engines (1993-date) with Force/US Marine/Mercury controls; it also fits SeaStar Osprey and SL-3 Series controls to Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner, and most Force engines.

Does the CCX17916 fit pre-1993 Mariner engines under 40 HP? No. The CCX17916 is designed for Mariner engines with Mercury/Mariner controls except pre-1993 models of 40 HP and lower.

Is the CCX17916 a direct replacement for the stock Mercury cable? Yes, the CCX17916 is engineered as a drop-in replacement for the Mercury 600A style control cable and uses the existing connection components, so no modification is needed at installation.

What makes the XTREME cable different from a standard control cable? The XTREME technology used in the CCX17916 gives it a 4-inch minimum bend radius, compared with an 8-inch minimum bend radius on standard control cables, which allows tighter routing in the engine compartment.

What is the outer jacket made of? The CCX17916 has a 0.34-inch super tough HDPE outer jacket that resists abrasion and withstands UV exposure, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil.

Do I need to lubricate the cable before installing it? No, the CCX17916's HDPE liner is lubricated for life at the factory, so no additional lubrication is required.

How much does the CCX17916 weigh? The CCX17916 weighs 2.43 pounds.

What are the terminals and fittings made of? The CCX17916 uses stainless steel terminals with brass fittings for corrosion protection at the connection points.

Where is the SeaStar CCX17916 manufactured? The CCX17916 control cable is made in the U.S.A.

Is the CCX17916 suitable for performance or bass boats with long cable runs? Yes, the CCX17916's tighter 4-inch bend radius and splined core design make it well suited for complex or long cable runs, such as those found on performance and bass boats.

What core technology does the CCX17916 use? The CCX17916 uses SeaStar's XTREME splined, coated core element, which creates a close fit with the inner liner for smooth movement with minimal lost motion.