Deciding between marine replacement parts often starts with the one number you can't fudge: cable length. When a control cable is too short, it won't reach; when it's too long, you have to coil and secure the extra length. The two Teleflex Type 400 cables in front of you are the 16-foot CC17016 and the 20-foot CC17020, and both carry a listed price of USD 69.99. The real question is which cable run your boat needs.
Quick Verdict
For most compact and mid-size outboard installations where the control box sits close to the engine, the 16-foot CC17016 is the easier cable to route and manage. If your helm is farther back or the cable has to snake around obstacles, the 20-foot CC17020 provides four additional feet of reach. The right pick is based on the physical distance and path of your rigging.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Length | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teleflex Type 400 16Ft Shift Control Cable | CC17016 | USD 69.99 | 16 ft | New other (see details) | |
| Teleflex Type 400 20Ft Shift Control Cable | CC17020 | USD 69.99 | 20 ft | New other (see details) |
Both cables share the same Teleflex Type 400 platform, the same new old stock condition, and the same listed price. The primary difference called out in the titles is length: 16 feet versus 20 feet.
Where Each Cable Wins
16-foot CC17016 wins when the control box and engine are close enough that a shorter cable means less slack and simpler routing. It's the more manageable option for a tidy installation in tight spaces.
20-foot CC17020 wins when you need extra reach to cross a longer cockpit, pass around a console, or handle a more complex path. The additional four feet give you room to make a cleaner sweep without splicing or stretching.
Product Notes
Teleflex Type 400 16Ft Shift Control Cable (CC17016)
This is the 16-foot shift or throttle control cable from the Teleflex Type 400 line, listed for Johnson/Evinrude control applications. The condition is New other (see details) and the item is new old stock, with the listing mentioning minor storage wear on the packaging. You get the cable exactly as pictured. It carries manufacturer part number CC17016. If your outboard setup has a short, direct cable path, this length is the more straightforward choice because there is less excess cable to bundle. The flip side is that the 16-foot run may not be enough for a long boat or a convoluted route, and the packaging condition is part of the listing.
Teleflex Type 400 20Ft Shift Control Cable (CC17020)
The 20-foot version adds four more feet of cable for setups where the distance from the control box to the engine is longer. It also targets Johnson/Evinrude control cable applications, and the description notes it is new old stock but not in a box. With manufacturer part number CC17020, this is the same cable platform as the shorter version. Choose this one when you need extra reach to route around obstacles or along a longer deck layout. The tradeoff is that you will have more cable length to secure and keep out of the way, and the not-in-box condition means you are not getting an unopened retail package.
Final Choice by Use Case
Go with the 16-foot Teleflex Type 400 CC17016 if the distance between your helm control and the outboard is compact and you want minimal slack. Go with the 20-foot Teleflex Type 400 CC17020 if you have a longer run or need more freedom to route the cable around curves and fittings. Since both cables come from the same Type 400 line, your decision should be driven by the cable path.
