Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 24 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082596. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury SAE mechanical control systems where long helm-to-engine routing is required. The 24-foot length is commonly used on wide center consoles and boats with deeper layouts where shorter cables can introduce tight bends or excess strain. Platinum Plus construction reduces internal friction, helping maintain smooth, predictable thrott