SeaStar CCX18908 Gen II Xtreme Control Cable for Mariner/Mercury/MerCruiser 4000 Series Controls

The SeaStar CCX18908 is a Gen II Xtreme type control cable engineered as a drop-in replacement for original equipment cables on Mariner, Mercury, MerCruiser and other engines that use Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls. It uses the existing connection components at the control head and engine, so installation follows the same routing and hookup as the original cable it replaces.

Xtreme Control Cable technology is built around a patented splined core: ridges on the core give a close fit with the cable's inner liner, allowing smooth, low-friction movement with minimal lost motion at the helm. This construction also delivers a 4 inch minimum bend radius, compared with an 8 inch minimum bend radius on standard-type control cables, making the CCX18908 well suited to foot throttle applications on performance and bass boats, and to complex or long cable runs where a standard cable cannot be routed as tightly.

The cable is protected by a 0.34 inch Super Tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion and withstands UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline and oil, over 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 is made in the U.S.A. And is backed by a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX18908
• Product Line: SeaStar Xtreme, Gen II premium type control cable
• Compatible Engines: Mariner, Mercury, MerCruiser and other engines using Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls
• Core Design: Patented splined, coated core element
• Minimum Bend Radius: 4 inches (versus 8 inches for standard control cables)
• Jacket: 0.34 inch Super Tough HDPE, abrasion, UV, salt water, chemical, gasoline and oil resistant
• Lay Wires: 0.033 inch oil tempered
• Terminals: Stainless steel
• Fittings: Brass
• Liner: HDPE, lubricated for life at the factory
• Connector Gender: Male-to-Male
• Number of Pins: 2
• Maximum Voltage: 12 Volts DC
• Weight: 1.36 pounds
• UPC: 808282272548
• Country of Origin: Made in the U.S.A.
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects

Fitment

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the SeaStar CCX18908 control cable fit? The CCX18908 is designed for Mariner, Mercury, MerCruiser and other engines that use Mercury 2003-date 4000 Series Controls, using the existing connection components at the control head and engine.

What makes an Xtreme control cable different from a standard control cable? Xtreme Control Cable technology, used in the CCX18908, has a 4 inch minimum bend radius versus an 8 inch minimum bend radius on standard-type cables, which allows tighter, more complex, or longer cable runs.

Is the CCX18908 a direct replacement for the original engine control cable? Yes, the CCX18908 is engineered as a drop-in replacement for original equipment control cables and uses the existing connection components, so no modification to the control head or engine mounting is needed.

What is the CCX18908 control cable made of? It has a 0.34 inch Super Tough HDPE jacket over 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires, a patented splined coated core, stainless steel terminals, and brass fittings.

How does the splined core on this SeaStar cable improve performance? The splined core on the CCX18908 gives a close fit with the cable's inner HDPE liner, which allows smooth movement with minimal lost motion at the throttle or shift control.

Is the SeaStar CCX18908 cable resistant to fuel and saltwater exposure? Yes, its HDPE jacket resists abrasion and withstands the effects of UV, salt water, chemicals, gasoline and oil, which suits it to marine engine bay and bilge routing.

What is the maximum voltage rating for the CCX18908 cable's electrical connector? The connector on this control cable is rated for a maximum of 12 Volts DC, consistent with standard marine engine control wiring.

How much does the CCX18908 control cable weigh? The SeaStar CCX18908 weighs 1.36 pounds.

Where is the SeaStar CCX18908 control cable manufactured? The CCX18908 is made in the U.S.A.

Does the CCX18908 come with a warranty? Yes, SeaStar backs the CCX18908 with a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

Is the CCX18908 cable good for foot throttle applications? Yes, the Xtreme design of the CCX18908 is ideal for foot throttle applications on performance and bass boats, in addition to complex or long cable runs.

What connector type does the CCX18908 use? The CCX18908 uses a male-to-male, 2-pin specialized marine engine control connector designed for Mercury 4000 Series Controls.