{"product_id":"mercury-panel-mount-remote-control-gen-ii-lock-bar-chrome-fits-all-current-mcm-mercury-mariner-3-4l-outboards-883710a03","title":"Mercury – Gen II Panel Mount Remote Control, Lock Bar, With Trim and Trailer Switch | Outboard Control | 883710A03","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eMercury – Gen II Panel Mount Remote Control, Lock Bar, With Trim and Trailer Switch | Outboard Control | 883710A03\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThis control is meant for the bigger Mercury outboards that run external trim cylinders and need a little more going on at the handle. It’s solid, mechanical, and feels like the controls most of us learned on years ago. The chrome handle has some weight to it, and the lock bar helps keep shifts intentional when you’re close to the dock or lining up on the trailer. It’s built for heavier boats that actually get run, not ones that just sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eChrome Handle with Lock Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e – Feels sturdy in your hand and keeps shifts deliberate instead of sloppy.\u003cbr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eTrim and Trailer Switch Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Four foot harness with a four-pin Molex connector supports trim and trailer functions.\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eGen II Cable Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to be used only with Gen II throttle and shift cables.\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eLong Neutral Safety Leads\u003c\/strong\u003e – Six and a half foot leads with bullet connectors make rigging less cramped.\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eLanyard Switch Leads\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bullet connectors allow quick, clean hookup of the safety lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e • Mercury outboard engines with external trim cylinders\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e • Mariner outboard engines with external trim cylinders\u003cbr data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e • Mercury Marine three point four liter outboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e • Mechanical control systems\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e • Gen II control series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eOnce installed and adjusted, this control feels steady and predictable, even on heavier hulls. Shifts at idle are smooth without that hard clunk you get from worn controls. Trim and trailer functions are easy to manage when setting the running angle or loading the boat. It behaves the same every trip, which is what you want from a control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eOEM Mercury controls are built to match Mercury trim systems and cable geometry exactly. That makes rigging cleaner and keeps the neutral safety working the way it should. They also tend to hold up better to vibration and long hours on the water. For larger outboards, OEM usually saves time and headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eQ1: How do I know if I need a trim and trailer switch control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eA: If your outboard has external trim cylinders and a trailer function, this is the correct control style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eQ2: What parts are required to complete installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eA: You will need a separate ignition and choke assembly, Gen II throttle and shift cables, and the correct trim extension harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eQ3: Is the trim extension harness included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eA: No, the extension harness must be ordered separately based on the trim connector used on the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eQ4: Does this control need any calibration after install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eA: No electronic setup is required, but proper cable adjustment during installation is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eQ5: What usually shows up when this control starts wearing out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eA: Shifting can get stiff, trim response may feel inconsistent, or neutral can be harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626569163043,"sku":"883710A03","price":454.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/883710a01_2.jpg?v=1698794353","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-panel-mount-remote-control-gen-ii-lock-bar-chrome-fits-all-current-mcm-mercury-mariner-3-4l-outboards-883710a03","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}