Control Cables

Our Control Cables range covers throttle, gear and steering control cables for engines and helm systems – safety-critical parts that need matching exactly to your boat’s existing setup rather than a close-enough substitute.

Control cables are one part worth ordering precisely rather than guessing: length, end fitting type and travel all need to match your existing system, since a cable that’s too long, too short, or has the wrong end fitting either won’t fit or won’t give full throttle/gear/steering travel. If your existing cable feels stiff or has developed play, that’s usually a sign it needs replacing rather than just lubricating, since worn control cables can fail at an inconvenient moment. Given how safety-critical these are, if you’re not confident identifying the right replacement, take the old cable’s details or bring it in for us to match against.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make sure I order the right replacement cable?

Match length, end fitting type and travel exactly to your existing cable – bring the old one in or note its details if you’re unsure.

My throttle or steering cable feels stiff – should I lubricate or replace it?

Stiffness or developing play is usually a sign it needs replacing rather than just lubricating, since control cables are safety-critical and can fail if left too long.