{"product_id":"seastar-ha5418-back-mount-kit-back-plate-kit-for-seastar-front-mount-helms","title":"SeaStar HA5418 Back Mount Kit for SeaStar Front Mount Helms","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SeaStar HA5418 Back Mount Kit is designed for boats being upgraded to a SeaStar front mount helm. When a front mount helm replaces an older steering system, the new helm's mounting pattern does not always line up with the existing dash holes. The HA5418 kit covers those leftover holes for a clean, finished look on the dash while also adding extra rigidity to the mounting area, which helps support the new helm during steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is intended for boats that are upgrading from SeaStar Solutions rotary mechanical steering (Safe-T, Big-T, or rotary NFB), a pre-1991 SeaStar helm with a square mounting flange, or SyTen steering. In these cases, the HA5418 kit is the correct choice because it covers the old holes without requiring the dash cutout to be enlarged. Boats upgrading from SeaStar Rack \u0026amp; Pinion or Morse mechanical steering instead require the dash holes to be enlarged, and may use the separate HA5405 Backing Ring Kit rather than this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit has a polycarbonate outer construction with a foam backing and is finished in black to blend in with most dash and helm setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SeaStar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA5418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back Mount Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polycarbonate (PC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 10.75 x 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 731957800930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor boats upgrading to a SeaStar front mount helm from SeaStar Solutions rotary mechanical steering (Safe-T, Big-T, or rotary NFB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor boats upgrading from a pre-1991 SeaStar helm with a square mounting flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor boats upgrading from SyTen steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SeaStar HA5418 Back Mount Kit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5418 Back Mount Kit covers the old dash holes left behind when a boat is upgraded to a SeaStar front mount helm, and it adds extra rigidity to the dash where the new helm mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the HA5418 kit if I'm upgrading to a SeaStar front mount helm?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether you need the HA5418 kit depends on what steering system was in the boat originally; it is needed to cover old holes when upgrading from SeaStar rotary mechanical steering, a pre-1991 SeaStar helm, or SyTen steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat steering systems does the HA5418 back mount kit cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to cover the dash holes from SeaStar Solutions rotary mechanical steering (Safe-T, Big-T, or rotary NFB), a pre-1991 SeaStar helm with a square mounting flange, or SyTen steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the HA5418 kit fit the mounting holes of a pre-1991 SeaStar helm?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the HA5418 Back Mount Kit is intended to cover the holes from a pre-1991 SeaStar helm that has a square mounting flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the HA5418 kit and the HA5405 Backing Ring Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5418 kit covers old dash holes when upgrading from SeaStar rotary mechanical steering, a pre-1991 SeaStar helm, or SyTen steering, while the HA5405 Backing Ring Kit is a separate part used when upgrading from SeaStar Rack \u0026amp; Pinion or Morse mechanical steering, which requires the dash holes to be enlarged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the HA5418 back mount kit made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a polycarbonate (PC) outer shell with a foam inner backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is the SeaStar HA5418 Back Mount Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5418 kit is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the HA5418 back mount kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5418 Back Mount Kit measures 0.75 x 10.75 x 6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the HA5418 back mount kit weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5418 Back Mount Kit weighs 0.65 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HA5418 kit add rigidity to the dash?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in addition to covering old mounting holes, the HA5418 kit provides extra rigidity to the dash around the new helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the HA5418 kit compatible with a boat upgrading from Rack \u0026amp; 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