# 98889 Mercury MerCruiser Latch | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Control Cable Latch - Part Number: 98889

  

Genuine Quicksilver control cable latch used in Mercury and Mariner outboard rigging and remote-control cable attachment assemblies. This latch secures or retains the control cable connection at supported throttle / shift cable mounting points and is used where the rigging or control cable diagram specifies latch 98889.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM latch

• Correct Mercury part number 98889

• Control cable latch / retainer application

• Used on Mercury / Mariner outboard rigging assemblies

• Helps retain throttle or shift control cable hardware

• Direct replacement where the diagram specifies 98889

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 98889 current OEM latch reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 98889

• Mercury 98889

• Quicksilver 98889

• Control cable latch

• Cable latch

• Throttle cable latch

• Shift cable latch

• Remote-control cable retainer

• Control cable attaching latch

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Direct aftermarket control cable latch equivalents may be available by exact 98889 match

• Use OEM-profile latch where the control cable end and bracket geometry must align correctly

• Do not substitute generic retaining clips if the cable latch locks into a Mercury-specific bracket

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury / Mariner outboard control cable attaching assemblies

• Remote-control cable latch and retainer locations

• Throttle and shift cable rigging points

• Outboard bottom cowl / engine pan control cable entry and retention assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / system models:

• Mercury 30HP to 60HP small and mid-range outboard control cable attaching assemblies where 98889 is specified

• Mercury 70HP to 115HP outboard throttle / shift cable rigging applications where 98889 is shown

• Mercury / Mariner two-stroke outboard remote-control cable mounting brackets using latch 98889

• Mercury / Mariner FourStroke remote-control cable attaching kits where the parts diagram lists 98889

• Mercury / Mariner outboard rigging diagrams requiring control cable latch 98889

  

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner outboard control cable systems by diagram

• System Type: Remote-control cable latch / cable retaining hardware

• Fitment Note: Confirm bracket style and cable end type before installation.

  

🔌 Function

  

The latch secures the control cable in its bracket so throttle or shift movement is transferred accurately without the cable housing moving out of position.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Control cable loose at bracket

• Latch missing after rigging service

• Cable housing moves during throttle or shift operation

• Shift or throttle adjustment will not hold

• Latch cracked, worn or distorted

• Replacement required during control cable installation

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 6.3 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 6.30 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 98889 Mercury MerCruiser Latch | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/98889-mercury-mercruiser-latch-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18