Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 11 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082583. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that use SAE-style connections where slightly more routing length is required without moving into oversized cable runs. The 11-foot length is commonly used on mid-size consoles and wider helm layouts where clean routing helps preserve smooth control feel. Platinum Plus construction delivers lighter, mo