{"product_id":"uflex-c5x18-c5-engine-control-cable-18-ft-mercury-mercruiser-3-75-in-stroke","title":"Uflex C5X18 Engine Control Cable for Mercury and Mercruiser, 18 Feet, 3.75 Inch Stroke","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Uflex C5X18 is an 18-foot engine control cable built for Mercury and Mercruiser applications, offering a 3.75 inch (95 mm) stroke to actuate throttle and shift functions from the helm control to the engine. It is part of Uflex's C5 cable series and is suitable as a drop-in replacement for factory Mercury and Mercruiser control cables, allowing an existing helm setup to be re-cabled without changing the control head itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable runs inside a laywire conduit that protects the internal core wire along its 18-foot length while allowing it to be routed through tight spaces in the helm and engine compartment. Because it belongs to the C5 cable family, connecting this cable to a Uflex Mach5 or B310 series control head requires the addition of a K35 connection kit, per Uflex's control cable compatibility chart. The C5X18 is manufactured by Uflex, a long-standing supplier of steering and control systems used as original equipment on many boat brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e C5X18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury Outboard Control Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.75 inches (95 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConduit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laywire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 702755012207\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Engines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury and Mercruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Kit Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires K35 connection kit for use with Mach5 \/ B310 series control heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercruiser engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo specific OEM cross-reference numbers listed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the stroke length of the Uflex C5X18 control cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Uflex C5X18 has a 3.75 inch (95 mm) stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the Uflex C5X18 engine control cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an 18-foot cable, as indicated by the C5X18 part number and product name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the C5X18 compatible with Mercury and Mercruiser engines?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Uflex C5X18 is designed for Mercury and Mercruiser engine applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Uflex C5X18 weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5X18 weighs 2.2 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any extra parts to connect the C5X18 to a Mach5 or B310 control head?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, connecting a C5-series cable such as the C5X18 to a Uflex Mach5 or B310 series control head requires the addition of a K35 connection kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of conduit does the C5X18 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5X18 cable core runs inside a laywire conduit along its 18-foot length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the C5X18 be used as a replacement for an OEM Mercury or Mercruiser control cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Uflex C5X18 is suitable as a drop-in replacement for Mercury and Mercruiser control cable applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat brand makes the C5X18 control cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5X18 is manufactured by Uflex, a supplier of marine steering and control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC for the Uflex C5X18?\u003c\/strong\u003e The UPC for the Uflex C5X18 is 702755012207.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cables come in the package for the C5X18?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Uflex C5X18 ships as a single engine control cable per package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991090180315,"sku":"UFX-C5X18","price":44.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/31cdRYDRUyL_5f77500e-a427-4e08-9433-003b53ca2897.jpg?v=1784491258","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/uflex-c5x18-c5-engine-control-cable-18-ft-mercury-mercruiser-3-75-in-stroke","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}