{"product_id":"uflex-mach-zero-33c-marine-control-cable-15-foot","title":"Uflex Mach Zero 33C Marine Control Cable, 15 Foot","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex Mach Zero is a high-efficiency 33C control cable built for boats where throttle and shift feel matters. At 15 feet, it handles long console-to-engine runs and tight bends without the drag of a tired cable. It's the direct-fit answer when your old 3300-style control cable has gone stiff or sloppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your throttle or shift has started feeling notchy, heavy, or vague at the helm, the cable is almost always the culprit. The Uflex Mach Zero 33C control cable is the fix. It's a high-efficiency, low-friction control cable in the standard 3300 \/ 33C size, cut to a 15 foot length, and it drops right into the same routing your old cable used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what makes the Mach series different. The inner core and liner are engineered to cut friction way down, so the throttle and shift movement you put in at the lever is the movement you get at the engine. That matters most in two situations. Long runs, where a standard cable loses feel over distance. And tight bends, where a stiff cable binds and fights you every time you go from forward to reverse. Fifteen feet is a common length for center consoles, walkarounds, and dual-station setups, and it's right in the wheelhouse for a repower or a control-head swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design goal behind the Mach line is simple. Get the response of a much shorter cable out of a long one. The high-efficiency core does that by cutting the internal friction that normally builds up over distance and around corners, so a 15 foot Mach Zero can feel tighter and more direct than an ordinary cable half its length. On a boat where you're feathering the throttle to hold a spot in current, or shifting a lot in close quarters around the dock, that directness is the difference between guessing and knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mach Zero uses the industry-standard 3300 \/ 33C connection, with threaded ends on both the helm and engine side. So if your boat is running a 33C-type control cable now, this is a straight replacement. You don't need to modify your control box or your engine bracket in most installs. It's the ultimate in efficiency and response in the Uflex control-cable line, which is why we reach for it on precision-throttle builds and longer cable pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things we've learned installing these. First, measure your actual routing path before you commit to a length. Run a string from the control head, through the rigging tube, to the engine end, and give yourself a little slack for engine tilt and steering swing. A 15 foot cable that's dead-tight at full tilt will wear out fast and can even kink. If your measured path is close to 15 feet with bends, you sometimes want to step up a foot or two, so measure twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, lube both ends at install and keep after it. Salt is hard on any control cable, and the ones that seize early are almost always the ones that never saw grease after the first season. A quick shot of marine grease at the cable ends each spring keeps that Mach-series smoothness where you want it. Cheap insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird, if one cable is worn, the other one usually isn't far behind. Throttle and shift live in the same environment and rack up the same hours. When we pull a stiff shift cable, we replace the throttle cable at the same time nine times out of ten. It saves you tearing back into the rigging tube a month later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone repowering, anyone chasing down a stiff or sloppy shifter, and anyone building a clean new control station who wants the cable to disappear and just work. It pairs naturally with a fresh Uflex control head, since a new cable behind worn lever detents still feels off. If you're doing the job, do the whole side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's not. This is a single control cable, sold on its own, so a full throttle-and-shift job needs two. It's a mechanical push-pull cable, not an electronic or fly-by-wire control, so it's for boats running a standard mechanical control head. And while it fits the common 3300 \/ 33C pattern used across most outboard and sterndrive controls, you'll still want to confirm your existing cable is that type before you order. A two-minute check at the engine end saves a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, the Mach Zero is the cable we grab when feel matters and the run is long. Smooth, responsive, standard-fit, and built to shrug off the salt. Rig it up right, keep it greased, and you'll forget it's there. Which is exactly what a good control cable should do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-efficiency, low-friction core keeps throttle and shift feel crisp even on a 15 foot run\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 3300 \/ 33C cable type drops into most existing outboard and sterndrive control setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThreaded ends on both the helm and engine side for a straight, no-modification replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15 foot length suits center consoles, walkarounds, and dual-station rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles tight bends without binding, so shifting stays smooth in close quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt to shrug off saltwater stiffness when lubed at install and each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for worn 3300-style control cables that have gone stiff or notchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanical push-pull design compatible with standard, non-electronic control heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Uflex USA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this Mach Zero cable replace my existing control cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your boat runs a standard 3300 \/ 33C-type control cable, yes. The Mach Zero uses the same size and threaded end fittings, so it drops into the same routing. Check your current cable's type at the engine end before ordering to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 15 feet the right length for my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMeasure your actual routing path from the control head, through the rigging tube, to the engine, and add a little slack for engine tilt and steering. If your run with bends is close to 15 feet, that's your length. When in doubt, measure twice before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes one cable cover both throttle and shift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a single control cable. A complete throttle-and-shift job needs two, and we usually recommend replacing both at once since they wear at the same rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the Mach series different from a standard cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe high-efficiency, low-friction core. It cuts the internal drag that normally builds up over long runs and tight bends, so a 15 foot Mach Zero can feel tighter and more direct than an ordinary cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with an electronic or fly-by-wire control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a mechanical push-pull cable for standard mechanical control heads. It isn't meant for digital or fly-by-wire throttle systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to modify my control box or engine to install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn most installs, no. The 3300 \/ 33C threaded ends match standard control boxes and engine brackets. Some setups may need a minor bracket adjustment for full throw, which is normal on any cable swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep it from getting stiff over time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSalt is the enemy. Lube both ends with marine grease at install and give it a fresh shot each spring. The cables that seize early are almost always the ones that never got greased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does my shift still feel sloppy with a new cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWorn detents in an old control head can make a brand-new cable still feel vague. If you're chasing feel, it's worth refreshing the control head at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a good choice for a long dual-station run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The high-efficiency core is built for longer runs where a standard cable would lose feel, which makes this 15 foot length a strong pick for dual-station and center-console rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex Mach Zero 33C High-Efficiency Control Cable, 15 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMACHZEROX15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755027300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMach Zero (Mach 33C High Efficiency)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3300 \/ 33C Universal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd Fittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded ends, helm and engine side (3300 \/ 33C standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrottle and shift control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard and sterndrive engine control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-efficiency, low-friction core for long runs and tight bends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM 3300 \/ 33C-style control cables (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Nissan, Tohatsu, Selva, Volvo, Teleflex TFXTREME CC223)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Will this Mach Zero cable replace my existing control cable?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"If your boat runs a standard 3300 \/ 33C-type control cable, yes. 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