Two replacement parts, two very different repair jobs. If your boat trailer winch handle is bent or the grip is shot, every launch feels like a workout. If the control cable in your outboard is failing, you can't reliably get the engine into gear. This head-to-head compares the Teleflex Type 400 Shift Control Cable and the Comfort Grip Boat Trailer Winch Crank Handlebar so you can grab the marine replacement part that actually matches the repair on your bench.
Quick verdict: Pick the Teleflex cable when the problem is in the outboard's shift or throttle control. Pick the Comfort Grip handle when the boat trailer winch crank needs replacing. They solve separate problems, and the decision comes down to which component failed first.
At a glance:
| Marine replacement part | Price | Best for | Key detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleflex Type 400 19Ft Shift Control Cable | USD 69.99 | Outboard control cable replacement | 19-foot cable, part number CC17019 |
| Comfort Grip Winch Crank Handlebar | USD 13.99 | Manual boat trailer winch handle | Galvanized steel shaft with non-slip rubber grip |
Where each product wins:
Teleflex Type 400: This cable wins when you need a full-length replacement line for an outboard control. It is the more specialized part of the two.
Comfort Grip Winch Crank Handlebar: The handle wins when you want a manual crank handle for a boat trailer winch. It directly replaces a worn or broken original handle.
Product notes:
Teleflex Type 400 19Ft Shift Control Cable
The Teleflex cable is the specialized piece of this pair. It is a 19-foot control cable carrying the CC17019 part number and is supplied for Johnson/Evinrude outboard applications. At USD 69.99, it is the more expensive of the two marine replacement parts, so the decision to buy it usually comes after you've identified the cable as the failed part. The condition is new other, and the packaging may show minor storage wear even though the cable is new old stock. If your outboard control runs need a full-length cable, the 19-foot reach gives the cable enough length for the job. The main limitation is that it's a cable, not a controller, so it can't resolve a damaged shift box or engine linkage.
Comfort Grip Boat Trailer Winch Crank Handlebar
The Comfort Grip handle is the lower-priced part in this comparison at USD 13.99. It is a replacement crank handle for a boat trailer winch, built around a galvanized steel shaft and a non-slip rubber grip. The black grip and silver galvanized metal finish are easy to spot when you're sorting through boat gear, and manual crank drive means you turn the handle to wind the winch line. It's sold as suitable for most boat trailer winches, so it works as a spare to keep on hand for a bent or worn handle. The limitation is that it is only the handle assembly, not the winch drum or internal gears, so it won't fix a winch that has structural damage. The product also carries a California Prop 65 warning for chemical exposure, which is worth knowing before you commit.
Final choice by use case:
Choose by the failed component, not by price alone.
- Replacing an outboard control cable? Go with the Teleflex Type 400. It is the full-length cable for the job.
- Replacing a trailer winch crank handle? Go with the Comfort Grip handle. It's a low-cost replacement for a worn winch crank.
- If you are facing both repairs, buying both makes sense because they are independent jobs and the handle's price leaves room in the budget for the cable.
