Uflex MACH36X18 Mach36 Control Cable, Gen II Mercury Style, 18 Feet

The Uflex MACH36X18 is an 18-foot Mach36 control cable built in the Gen II Mercury style (equivalent to a C36-type connection) for boat shift and throttle systems. It is part of Uflex's Mach Series of high-performance cables, engineered with a patented core design that maximizes efficiency and minimizes lost motion, so shift and throttle inputs translate into smooth, precise movement at the engine. The cable's conduit uses an innovative flexible design that allows an unusually tight bend radius, which makes it well suited to complex or tight cable routing where a stiffer cable would bind or require a longer run. Construction is stainless steel cable and fittings throughout, giving the assembly corrosion resistance for the marine environment and long service life with no routine maintenance required. The MACH36X18 is suitable for outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engine installations that use the Gen II Mercury style (C36-equivalent) control cable connection. Uflex also produces this same cable architecture in other connector styles - MACHZero (universal, like C2/C8), MACH5 (Mercury style, like C5), and MACH14 (OMC/BRP style, like C14) - so boat owners should confirm their helm and engine use the Gen II Mercury (C36) style connection before ordering this specific part. At 18 feet, the MACH36X18 is sized for boats where the helm-to-engine run requires that length of cable.

Specifications

• Brand: Uflex
• Manufacturer Part Number: MACH36X18
• Cable Length: 18 feet
• Cable Style: MACH36, Gen II Mercury style (equivalent to C36)
• Cable Type: Shift/throttle control cable
• Compatible Engine Types: Outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines
• Material: Stainless steel cable and fittings
• Maintenance: Maintenance free
• Weight: 2.4 pounds
• UPC: 702755028253

Fitment

Designed for the Gen II Mercury style (C36-equivalent) control cable connection, suitable for outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engine installations that use this connector style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Uflex MACH36X18 used for? It is an 18-foot marine control cable used to connect a boat's helm to the engine's shift and throttle mechanism, transmitting smooth, precise movement from the control lever to the engine.

What connector style does the MACH36X18 use? The MACH36X18 uses the MACH36 configuration, which is a Gen II Mercury style connection equivalent to a C36-type cable, so it fits control systems built for that connector interface.

How long is the MACH36X18 cable? The MACH36X18 is 18 feet long, as indicated by its part number, which corresponds to the cable length needed for the helm-to-engine run.

Will the MACH36X18 fit outboard engines, or only inboard and sterndrive? The MACH36X18 is suitable for outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engine installations, provided the boat's control system uses the Gen II Mercury (C36) style connection.

What is the MACH36X18 cable made of? It is constructed with stainless steel cable and fittings, which resists corrosion in the marine environment and supports long-term reliability.

Does the MACH36X18 require maintenance? No, the MACH36X18 is a maintenance-free control cable and does not require periodic lubrication or servicing.

How much does the MACH36X18 weigh? The Uflex MACH36X18 weighs 2.4 pounds.

What is the difference between MACH36 and the other Uflex Mach cable styles? MACH36 is the Gen II Mercury style (like C36), while Uflex also offers MACHZero (universal, like C2/C8), MACH5 (Mercury style, like C5), and MACH14 (OMC/BRP style, like C14) - each matches a different connector interface, so the MACH36X18 should only be used where a Gen II Mercury style connection is required.

Why does the MACH36 cable handle tight or complex routing well? The MACH36X18's conduit uses an innovative flexible design that provides a high degree of flexibility and a reduced bend radius, which is engineered to hold up in long or complex cable routing where a stiffer cable would bind.

Is the MACH36X18 a genuine Uflex part? Yes, the MACH36X18 is a genuine Uflex Mach Series control cable identified by its own manufacturer part number, not a generic aftermarket substitute.

What does the patented core design of the MACH36X18 do? The patented high-performance core design in the MACH36X18 maximizes efficiency and minimizes lost motion, which results in smoother and more precise shift and throttle movement at the engine.