SeaStar CCX17917 XTREME Control Cable, 17 Feet, Mercury 600A Style Replacement

The SeaStar CCX17917 is a 17-foot XTREME control cable engineered as a drop-in replacement for the Mercury 600A style control cable, using the existing connection components already on the boat. It is built for Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner and most Force engines paired with Mercury controls, and works with SeaStar Solutions Osprey and SL-3 Series Controls as well. The XTREME design uses a patented splined core with ridges that keep a close fit against the cable's inner liner, giving smooth, low-friction movement with minimal lost motion, which is why it is often chosen for complex or long cable runs, or simply for a smoother throttle and shift feel on performance and bass boats.

Construction includes a 0.34-inch super tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion, UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline and oil, along with 0.033-inch oil tempered lay wires for strength and performance. Stainless steel terminals and brass fittings add corrosion protection, and the HDPE liner is lubricated for life at the factory. The cable has a 4-inch minimum bend radius, half that of a standard control cable, making routing easier in tight engine compartments. It exceeds engine manufacturer specifications and is type certified to ISO/IMCI and NMMA requirements while meeting ABYC safety standards. Made in the U.S.A.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX17917
• Model Name: Control Cable Assy., Merc TFXtreme 17'
• Cable Length: 17 feet
• Cable Style: XTREME, Mercury 600A style replacement
• Minimum Bend Radius: 4 inches
• Jacket: 0.34-inch Super Tough HDPE
• Core Wires: 0.033-inch oil tempered lay wires
• Terminals/Fittings: Stainless steel terminals, brass fittings
• Liner: HDPE, lubricated for life
• Color: Black
• Weight: 2.44 pounds
• Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A.
• UPC: 808282272241

Fitment

• Mercury, MerCruiser and Mariner engines (1965-date) with Mercury controls
• Force engines (1993-date) with Mercury controls
• SeaStar Solutions Osprey and SL-3 Series Controls to Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner and most Force engines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar CCX17917 control cable used for? The CCX17917 is a 17-foot XTREME control cable used to connect a boat's throttle and shift controls to the engine, replacing a Mercury 600A style control cable on Mercury, MerCruiser, Mariner and most Force engines with Mercury controls.

Will the CCX17917 fit my engine? This cable fits Mercury, MerCruiser and Mariner engines (1965-date) with Mercury controls, Force engines (1993-date) with Mercury controls, and SeaStar Solutions Osprey and SL-3 Series Controls to those same engine families.

How long is the CCX17917 cable? The CCX17917 measures 17 feet, so confirm the existing cable run length on the boat before ordering since control cables are length-specific.

Does the CCX17917 use the existing connection hardware? Yes, the CCX17917 is a drop-in replacement engineered to use the existing connection components already installed at the control head and engine, matching the Mercury 600A style cable it replaces.

What makes the XTREME cable different from a standard control cable? SeaStar's XTREME technology gives the CCX17917 a 4-inch minimum bend radius versus 8 inches for a standard cable, plus a patented splined core for smoother movement with less lost motion, which matters most on complex or long cable runs.

What is the jacket made of on this cable? The CCX17917 uses a 0.34-inch Super Tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion and withstands UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline and oil exposure.

Is the CCX17917 pre-lubricated? Yes, the CCX17917's HDPE liner is lubricated for life at the factory, so no additional lubrication is needed at installation.

What are the core wires made of? The CCX17917 uses 0.033-inch oil tempered lay wires for strength and performance, paired with a splined, coated core element for smooth operation.

Is the CCX17917 corrosion resistant? The cable's stainless steel terminals and brass fittings, along with moisture protective seals on the core wires, provide corrosion protection for marine use.

How much does the CCX17917 weigh? The SeaStar CCX17917 control cable weighs 2.44 pounds.

Where is the CCX17917 manufactured? The CCX17917 control cable is made in the U.S.A.

Does the CCX17917 meet marine safety standards? Yes, the CCX17917 exceeds engine manufacturer specifications and is type certified to ISO/IMCI and NMMA requirements while meeting ABYC safety standards.