Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 18 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082590. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that use SAE-style connections and require extended helm-to-engine routing. The 18-foot length is commonly used on wide center consoles and larger boats where clean cable runs are critical to maintaining smooth control feel and preventing binding. Platinum Plus construction delivers smoother, more refi