{"product_id":"mercury-cable-grd-15ft-84-8m0174064","title":"Mercury – Thruster Cable (15 ft) | Rigging Accessory | 84-8M0174064","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eMercury – Thruster Cable (15 ft) | Rigging Accessory | 84-8M0174064\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eThis 15-foot thruster cable gives you some extra room to run the wiring between the thruster and its control module without forcing anything to fit. It’s a good choice when the shorter cable feels a bit tight or doesn’t route cleanly through the rig tube. With a little more length to work with, you can lay the cable in a smooth path, which usually helps the thruster respond more naturally around docks and in slow, tight spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e15-Foot Length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helpful when the 10-ft cable comes up short.\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eThruster Connection Lead\u003c\/strong\u003e – Runs straight between the thruster and the control module.\u003cbr data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eSteady Signal Path\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keeps response steady and predictable.\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eMarine-Grade Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built to handle spray, heat, and vibration.\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eOEM Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Plugs directly into Mercury JPO rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e • Bow and stern thrusters\u003cbr data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e • Joystick Piloting for Outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e • Single-engine pontoon JPO setups\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e • SmartCraft-based systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eWhen the wiring isn’t stretched or shoved through tight corners, the thruster tends to react more smoothly. You’ll feel it most when you’re easing into a slip or trying to hold the boat steady on a breezy day. A clean wiring run also helps the cable last longer and keeps little electrical quirks to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eOEM cables use the right connectors and proper marine-rated materials, so they hold up better and keep the system from developing random gremlins. It’s the easiest way to keep the thruster working the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eQ1:\u003c\/strong\u003e When is the 15-foot cable the right choice?\u003cbr data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the shorter cable just won’t reach comfortably or forces awkward bends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eQ2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I cut or splice it to fit?\u003cbr data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a great idea—splices corrode fast and can weaken the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eQ3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is it fine for saltwater?\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Just keep the connector ends rinsed and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eQ4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything to watch while installing it?\u003cbr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure it’s not rubbing on sharp edges or getting pinched in the rig tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eQ5:\u003c\/strong\u003e What if the thruster still feels weak afterward?\u003cbr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check battery voltage, grounds, and main power leads—those usually cause the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935982014755,"sku":"84-8M0174064","price":44.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV844730.jpg?v=1720534881","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-cable-grd-15ft-84-8m0174064","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}