SeaStar Xtreme SSX17717 NFB Tilt Rotary Steering Kit, 17-Foot Cable

The SeaStar SSX17717 is a complete Xtreme NFB (No Feedback) Tilt Rotary Steering Kit built around a 17-foot steering cable. The kit pairs SeaStar's Xtreme steering cable design with a Xtreme Tilt NFB helm and a Sport Tilt mechanism to deliver a low-effort, low-lost-motion mechanical steering system with a smooth release of the no-feedback clutch and strong holding power. The Sport Tilt mechanism provides 48 degrees of tilt across 5 adjustment positions, letting the helm be angled to suit different driving positions and physiques.

Both the steering cable and the spent travel tube use a quick-connect feature, which speeds up installation, and the kit installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location used by most current SeaStar rotary steering systems, so it typically requires little to no dash modification. The Xtreme steering cable uses splined ridges on the inner liner to keep close contact with the core while still allowing it to glide freely, supporting high steering loads with reduced friction for extended cable life. The helm is built with a zinc and plated steel gear train for durability and steering efficiency, in a small, light footprint designed to fit small or tight dash helm stations. This kit is intended for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine (up to V-6) and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. SeaStar always recommends No-Feedback (NFB) helms for outboard applications, and this kit's Xtreme steering cable is designed to work only with Xtreme helms. The kit is made, designed, and assembled in the USA and is backed by a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SSX17717
• Item Type: Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit, 17 Feet
• Cable Length: 17 feet
• Steering Type: No Feedback (NFB) Tilt Rotary Steering
• Tilt Range: 48 degrees
• Tilt Adjustment Positions: 5
• Kit Contents: SHX97606 Xtreme Tilt NFB Helm, SH91800B Sport Tilt Mechanism, SSCX64XX Xtreme QC Steering Cable, hardware and instruction sheets
• Color: Black, Silver
• Weight: 24.1 pounds
• Material: Zinc and plated steel (helm)
• Certifications: ABYC Safety Standards, ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certified
• Country of Origin: Made, designed, and assembled in the USA
• UPC: 808282298821
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects

Fitment

Designed for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine, up to a V-6, and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. Installs in nearly all SeaStar rotary steering tilt and non-tilt mounting holes with little to no dash modification.

Replaces (OEM)

No specific OEM cross-reference numbers are listed for this kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the SeaStar SSX17717 steering kit? The SSX17717 kit includes a SHX97606 Xtreme Tilt NFB helm, a SH91800B Sport Tilt mechanism, a SSCX64XX Xtreme QC steering cable, plus hardware and instruction sheets.

What length is the steering cable in this kit? The SSX17717 kit comes with a 17-foot Xtreme QC steering cable.

How much tilt adjustment does this steering kit offer? 48 degrees of tilt across 5 adjustment positions are built into the Sport Tilt mechanism of the SSX17717 kit.

What kind of boat is the SSX17717 designed for? It is designed for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine, up to a V-6, that have minimal engine flutter or steering instability.

Does this kit require dash modification to install? The SSX17717 installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location as most current SeaStar rotary steering systems, so it typically needs little to no dash modification.

What does NFB mean on the SSX17717 steering kit? NFB stands for No Feedback, meaning the helm delivers a smooth release of the steering clutch with strong holding power and reduced feedback through the wheel; SeaStar recommends NFB helms for outboard applications.

Can the SSCX64XX cable from this kit be used with a different helm brand? No. The Xtreme steering cable included in the SSX17717 kit is designed to work only with Xtreme helms.

How much does the SSX17717 steering kit weigh? The complete kit weighs 24.1 pounds.

What certifications does the SSX17717 steering system meet? It meets ABYC Safety Standards and is ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certified.

Is there a warranty on the SSX17717 kit? Yes, the SSX17717 is backed by a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.

What colors is the SSX17717 kit available in? The kit is available in black and silver.

Can I get a solid tilt cover instead of the rubber bellows included with the SSX17717? Yes, a solid round cover for the tilt steering, Sport Plus part number SH91900, can be ordered separately in place of the flexible rubber bellows included in the SSX17717 kit.