SeaStar CCX20516 Xtreme Control Cable, 16 Feet, Mercury and Force Engine Connection

The SeaStar CCX20516 is a 16-foot Xtreme control cable built for Mercury (1965-date) and Force (1993-date) engines using a Mercury style engine end connection that accepts 10-32 threaded ends or most aftermarket controls. It is designed as a drop-in replacement that uses the existing connection components on the control head and engine, so installation does not require swapping out other hardware.

The cable is built around SeaStar's Xtreme splined core technology, which uses ridges on the core to keep a close fit with the cable's inner liner for smooth movement with minimal lost motion. This construction also gives the cable a 4 inch minimum bend radius, half the 8 inch minimum of a standard control cable, making it a better fit for tight engine compartments, long runs, or routing with multiple bends. The core itself uses 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires for strength, wrapped in a 0.34 inch super tough HDPE jacket that resists abrasion, UV exposure, salt water, chemicals, gasoline, and oil. Stainless steel terminals and brass fittings add further corrosion protection at the connection points, and the cable is lubricated for life at the factory so no field lubrication is required at installation.

The CCX20516 exceeds engine manufacturer specifications and is manufactured in the U.S.A.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: CCX20516
• Product Type: Control Cable Assembly
• Length: 16 feet
• Engine End Connection: Mercury style, accepts 10-32 threaded ends
• Control End Compatibility: Most aftermarket controls
• Minimum Bend Radius: 4 inches
• Core Wire: 0.033 inch oil tempered lay wires
• Jacket: 0.34 inch HDPE, abrasion, UV, salt water, chemical, gasoline, and oil resistant
• Terminals: Stainless steel
• Fittings: Brass
• Color: Black
• Weight: 2.33 pounds
• Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects

Fitment

• Mercury products (1965-date)
• Force products (1993-date)
• Controls accepting 10-32 threaded ends or most aftermarket controls

Frequently Asked Questions

What length is the SeaStar CCX20516 control cable? The CCX20516 is a 16-foot control cable, so measure the existing cable run before ordering to confirm this length matches your application.

Does the CCX20516 fit Mercury outboards? Yes, the CCX20516 is built for Mercury products from 1965-date and Force products from 1993-date, using a Mercury style engine end connection.

What type of engine end connection does this cable use? It uses a Mercury style engine end connection that accepts 10-32 threaded ends.

Will this cable work with aftermarket control heads? The CCX20516 is compatible with most aftermarket controls in addition to controls that accept 10-32 threaded ends.

How tight of a bend can this control cable handle? A 4 inch minimum bend radius is possible thanks to SeaStar's Xtreme splined core, compared to an 8 inch minimum on a standard control cable.

What keeps the CCX20516 from corroding on a boat? Stainless steel terminals and brass fittings protect the connection points, while the 0.34 inch HDPE jacket resists salt water, UV, chemicals, gasoline, and oil.

Does the cable need to be lubricated before installation? No, the CCX20516 is lubricated for life at the factory, so no additional lubrication is needed during installation.

Where is the SeaStar CCX20516 manufactured? The CCX20516 control cable is made in the U.S.A.

What comes in the box with this control cable? You receive one 16-foot SeaStar CCX20516 control cable assembly, ready to install as a drop-in replacement using your existing connection components.

How much does the CCX20516 weigh? The CCX20516 control cable weighs 2.33 pounds.

What warranty comes with this control cable? SeaStar backs the CCX20516 with a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

Does the CCX20516 meet marine safety standards? Yes, the CCX20516 exceeds engine manufacturer specifications and is built to meet ABYC, ISO, IMCI, and NMMA requirements.