Stuck in the middle of a marine repair, the part you need usually falls into one of two buckets: a cable that controls the engine or the hardware that keeps a hatch closed. Both of these marine replacement parts serve those jobs, but they aren't interchangeable. The Teleflex Type 400 shift control cable is a control cable replacement, while the Hatch replacement parts set focuses on hatch handle and fastener hardware. Which one you order depends on where the failure is on your boat.
Quick verdict
If your outboard motor needs a replacement shift control cable, choose the Teleflex Type 400 shift control cable. If your hatch handle hardware is worn, choose the Hatch replacement parts set. The right pick is determined by the piece that's actually broken, not by trying to make one multi-purpose marine part cover both repairs.
Comparison
| Consideration | Teleflex Type 400 20Ft Shift Control Cable | Hatch Replacement Parts for 1987-1993 Models |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $62.99 |
| Part type | Shift control cable for outboard motor parts | Hatch handle with post, O-rings, and screws |
| Condition | New old stock, not in box | New |
| What you get | 20-foot cable, part # CC17020 | Hatch handle hardware, O-rings, and screws in black |
| Fit focus | Outboard motor control cable replacement | Boating models from 1987 to 1993 |
Where each product wins
- Teleflex Type 400 Shift Control Cable wins when the repair is the outboard motor's shift control cable. It gives you a Teleflex cable with a specific part number, so you know exactly what you're ordering.
- Hatch replacement parts set wins when the repair is hatch hardware. It consolidates the handle and related fasteners into one set and weighs 1 lb, so the order is compact.
Product notes
Teleflex Type 400 20Ft Shift Control Cable (CC17020)
If your outboard shift cable is stiff, corroded, or too short to route from the helm to the engine, this is the part to order. The cable is listed at $69.99 and comes as new old stock, without a retail box. The 20-foot length gives you room to run a replacement control cable through the rigging, and the CC17020 part number makes the spec easy to confirm. Since it's sold as an unboxed spare, don't expect sealed retail packaging. The cable itself is the component being replaced, and the rest of the control setup on your boat stays as it is.
Hatch Replacement Parts for 1987-1993 Models
Hatch hardware jobs are usually smaller than cable replacements, but worn parts can still make a hatch hard to operate. The Hatch Replacement Parts for 1987-1993 Models cost $62.99 and include a handle with post, O-rings, and screws in black. They're made for boating models from 1987 to 1993, and the set weighs 1 lb, making it easy to move around while you work. Sold individually, the pieces let you order just the hatch components you need. The main limitation is the model-year range: the compatibility is for 1987-1993 models, so this set is not the right choice if your boat is outside that window.
Final choice by use case
- Order the Teleflex Type 400 Shift Control Cable when you need an outboard shift control cable and want a replacement with a specific Teleflex part number.
- Order the Hatch Replacement Parts set when you need to replace hatch handle hardware on a boat from the corresponding model years.
