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Outboard Motor Control Cables

Standard C8 Engine Control Cable 22ft – VP83022

SKU: VP83022

$124.35
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The VP83022 Standard C8 Engine Control Cable 22ft is designed to provide reliable mechanical throttle and gear shift operation for compatible marine engines. Featuring a flexible construction suitable for helm-to-engine installations, this cable offers smooth push-pull movement for everyday boating applications. Ideal for replacing worn, stiff or damaged control cables, it suits selected outboard, inboard and sterndrive systems using compatible C8-style connections.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - Standard C8-style marine engine control cable.
  • - Designed for throttle and gear shift operation.
  • - Flexible construction for marine cable routing.
  • - Suitable for compatible mechanical control systems.
  • - Provides smooth push-pull operation when correctly installed.
  • - Ideal for replacing worn or damaged control cables.
  • - Suitable for selected outboard, inboard and sterndrive installations.

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: VP83022
  • - Cable Series: Standard C8 (33C-style)
  • - Cable Length: 22ft (6,705.6mm / 6.71m)
  • - Cable Stroke: 87mm (3.43in)
  • - Cable Function: Mechanical throttle or gear shift
  • - Construction: Flexible push-pull cable
  • - Cable End Fittings: Stainless steel
  • - Design: High-efficiency construction for smooth operation
  • - Application: Compatible outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines

Compatible Outboard Motors & Control Systems

  • Yamaha
  • - Selected outboards using C8-style mechanical controls.
  • Suzuki
  • - Selected outboards using C8-style mechanical controls.
  • Tohatsu
  • - Selected outboards using C8-style mechanical controls.
  • Honda
  • - Selected outboards using C8-style mechanical controls.
  • Other Marine Engines
  • - Selected inboard engines using universal C8/33C-style controls.
  • - Selected sterndrive systems using compatible C8 cable fittings.
  • These are control-system compatibility categories, not confirmed fitment for every model or year.

Suitable Applications

  • - Outboard motor throttle control.
  • - Outboard motor gear shift control.
  • - Inboard marine engine controls.
  • - Compatible sterndrive controls.
  • - Replacement of worn or damaged C8 cables.
  • - Helm-to-engine cable installations.

Important Fitment Information

  • - Confirm the existing cable uses C8/33C-style connections.
  • - Check the required 22ft cable length.
  • - Confirm the control system requires an 87mm stroke.
  • - Check the engine and control-box fittings before ordering.
  • - Allow sufficient cable movement around a steerable outboard.
  • - Avoid sharp bends, kinks and contact with hot components.
  • - Check full throttle travel and positive gear engagement after installation.
  • - Mercury/Mariner and Johnson/Evinrude installations may require different cable series.

Signs the Control Cable Needs Replacing

  • - Stiff or difficult throttle movement.
  • - Resistance when selecting forward or reverse.
  • - Cracked or damaged cable outer jacket.
  • - Corroded cable end fittings.
  • - Excessive play in the controls.
  • - Binding or inconsistent throttle operation.
  • - Incomplete gear engagement.

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