Mercury – Side Mount Remote Control, 14-Pin | Outboard Control with Trim | 8M0176288

Overview

This is the side mount control you grab when the boat layout isn’t doing you any favors. The console’s a little farther forward, the rigging run isn’t straight, and suddenly a short harness just won’t reach without getting creative. This one gives you twenty feet to work with, which usually solves that problem right away. Trim is right on the handle, where your thumb already lives, and on the right engines it plugs straight in. No adapters. No extra steps.

Key Features

 • Handle-Mounted Trim Switch – Easy trim control without reaching or shifting your grip.
 • Twenty-Foot Harness – Extra length for boats with longer or awkward rigging runs.
 • 14-Pin Deutsch Connector – Direct plug-in to supported engines, no adapter needed.
 • Gen II Cable Requirement – Designed to be used with Gen II throttle and shift cables.
 • SmartCraft CAN Lead – Built-in two-pin CAN connection for SmartCraft systems.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

 • Mercury outboard engines, 2006 and newer
 • Non-DTS outboards
 • Twenty-five to three hundred horsepower range
 • Mechanical control systems
 • Gen II control series

Performance & Practical Benefits

Once it’s installed, you stop thinking about the control—and that’s a good thing. Trim changes are quick while you’re getting on plane or backing down in rough water. The longer harness makes rigging calmer and cleaner, especially on center consoles where nothing is close together. Set the cables, take it for a run, and it feels the way it should.

Why Buy OEM

OEM Mercury controls are built to work with Mercury wiring and cable geometry, not “close enough” parts. Everything fits. Everything talks the way it’s supposed to. SmartCraft behaves when it’s wired correctly, and you’re not chasing electrical gremlins later. For most boats, OEM just saves time.

FAQ

Q1: How do I know this control will work with my engine?
A: If your Mercury outboard is 2006 or newer, non-DTS, and uses a fourteen-pin connector, this control plugs in directly.

Q2: Do I need an adapter harness?
A: No, it connects straight to compatible engines.

Q3: What throttle and shift cables does this control use?
A: Gen II throttle and shift cables.

Q4: Does this support SmartCraft?
A: Yes, it includes a two-pin CAN connection for SmartCraft.

Q5: Is anything else needed for SmartCraft to work?
A: Yes, a two-pin resistor, part number 893388A01, must be purchased separately.