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Hardin Marine Control Cable Facts:

Following years of development, finally,...a cable that will meet and exceed the customers expectations, application, demands, and industry standards.  ABYC, ISO/CD, and NMMA certified.

Control cables represent the very link between you the operator, and your vessel.  Insuring your confidence is the fact that every operation of your shift or throttle control is smooth and effortless.  The latest technology from Hardin Marine comes from taking a proven design and improving on it by using the very latest in modern technological materials to raise the bar on how cables are compared.  Here are a few examples:

ELEMENT HARDIN MARINE
MAXFLEX EXTREME
MORSE SUPREME
Average Backlash Less than 2.0 mm (1) 2.5-3.0 mm
Front & Rear Seal Fit Difficult to remove (2) Easily comes off
Tube All Stainless Steel (3) Brass plated
Casing Jacket HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) (4) LDPE (Light Density Polyethlyene)
Inner Liner Coating Acetal LDPE

(1)  Testing shows greatly increased cable lifespan with less than 2.5 mm backlash.
(2)  Greatly reduced deterioration from corrosion due to tight seal.
(3)  Stainless Steel is a superior metal to brass plating both for durability and longevity.
(4)  HDPE is known worldwide for durability in high temperature environments.  HDPE, used by Hardin Marine, cost twice that of LDPE used by many other manufacturers.

  • Quality and satisfaction backed by Hardin Marine's warranty, reputation and full product liability coverage.
  • Superior HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) cable jacket will withstand all the demands of salt and fresh water boating environments.
  • Cable end seals have a superior tight fit, providing for longer life.
  • Cable tube is all Stainless Steel armored wire.
  • Cable inner liner coating is Acetal, used in aerospace because of its slippery smooth and durable properties.
  • Acetal is twice as costly as the LDPE used by other manufacturers.
  • Cables are designed to provide a reduced backlash to improve efficiency and cable lifespan.
  • Hardin Marine now has available a complete line of steering and control cables to fit and suit your specific needs.