Throttle — Outboard

Moves the engine into forward, neutral, or reverse.

These flexible cables (often type 33C or brand-specific like Mercury Gen I/II) connect the control box to the engine. Throttle Cable: Accelerates or decelerates the motor. outboard throttle

An (or remote control box) is the primary interface for managing an outboard motor's speed and gear shifting. Unlike a car, a boat's throttle lever typically serves as both the gear shifter and the accelerator: pushing the lever forward from the neutral "locked" position first engages the forward gear and then increases engine RPM as it is pushed further. Key Components & Functions Moves the engine into forward, neutral, or reverse