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Premium C8 Engine Control Cable 28ft – VPP83028

SKU: VPP83028

$219.30
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The VPP83028 Premium C8 Engine Control Cable 28ft is a high-performance marine throttle and gear shift cable designed for smooth, precise operation. Its highly flexible construction reduces friction and allows efficient cable routing through long or complex installations with tight bends. Featuring stainless steel cable end fittings for corrosion resistance, it is suitable for compatible outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines requiring C8-style mechanical control cables.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - Premium, low-friction cable construction.
  • - Extremely flexible for complex cable routing.
  • - Suitable for longer cable installations.
  • - Stainless steel cable end fittings.
  • - Smooth throttle and gear shift operation.
  • - Designed to minimise operating resistance.
  • - Suitable for compatible outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines.
  • - Ideal for replacing worn or stiff C8 control cables.

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: VPP83028
  • - Cable Series: Premium C8
  • - Cable Type: 33C-style mechanical engine control cable
  • - Cable Length: 28ft (8,534mm / 8.53m)
  • - Cable Stroke: 87mm (3.43in)
  • - End Fittings: Stainless steel
  • - Construction: High-flexibility, low-friction design
  • - Function: Throttle or gear shift operation

Compatible Engine Control Systems

  • Outboard Motors
  • - Selected outboard installations using C8/33C-style mechanical control cables.
  • Inboard Engines
  • - Selected inboard engines fitted with compatible C8-style throttle or shift controls.
  • Sterndrive Engines
  • - Selected sterndrive installations using compatible mechanical control systems.
  • Compatibility depends on the control box, engine connection hardware, cable stroke and required length—not simply the engine manufacturer.

Suitable Applications

  • - Outboard motor throttle control.
  • - Outboard motor gear shift control.
  • - Inboard engine controls.
  • - Sterndrive throttle and shift systems.
  • - Long helm-to-engine cable installations.
  • - Replacement of compatible C8/33C control cables.

Important Fitment Information

  • - Confirm the existing cable is a C8/33C-compatible type.
  • - Verify the required 28ft length.
  • - Confirm the control system requires an 87mm stroke.
  • - Check both engine and control-box end connections.
  • - Ensure sufficient bend radius and avoid kinks.
  • - Confirm full throttle travel and positive gear engagement after installation.
  • - Not a direct replacement for manufacturer-specific cables unless the fittings and operating requirements match.

Signs the Control Cable Needs Replacing

  • - Stiff throttle or gear selection.
  • - Binding or excessive friction.
  • - Damaged outer cable jacket.
  • - Corroded or worn end fittings.
  • - Excessive play in the controls.
  • - Incomplete gear engagement.
  • - Inconsistent throttle movement.

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