SeaStar SS14714 NFB Rotary Steering Kit, Single Cable, 14 Feet, SS147XX Series

The SeaStar SS14714 is a complete No FeedBack (NFB) rotary steering kit built around a single 14 foot steering cable, part of the SS147XX kit series. NFB steering is designed to lock out the steering loads that otherwise feed back into the wheel, so the helm stays easy to turn and hold steady instead of fighting the driver on plane or in a following sea. The kit is built around a cast finish helm (helm model SH4910P) with a 3/4 inch tapered shaft, and the cast finish helm carries the No FeedBack feature as standard. The kit includes the helm, mounting bezel, and the steering cable itself, which terminates in stainless steel output ends for a corrosion-resistant connection at the outboard or sterndrive steering arm. A single bolt secures the spent travel tube, simplifying service when the cable eventually needs to be replaced. The system is recommended for boats up to 24 feet in length with steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter, and is backed by a two-year warranty. This is a single-cable, single-station system: SeaStar and engine manufacturers recommend dual cable or hydraulic steering for boats with top speeds faster than 50 mph, and No FeedBack steering is not intended for dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot applications. The kit ships as one complete unit ready for installation on a compatible single-station boat.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SS14714
• Kit Series: SS147XX
• Cable Configuration: Single Cable
• Cable Length: 14 feet
• Helm Model: SH4910P
• Steering Shaft: 3/4 inch tapered
• Recommended Boat Length: up to 24 feet
• Recommended Steering Wheel Diameter: up to 16 inches
• Color: Blue
• Number of Items: 1
• Item Weight: 17.39 pounds
• Item Dimensions: 20 x 32 x 6 inches
• Package Dimensions: 27 x 20 x 5.5 inches
• Material: Cast finish helm
• Warranty: Two-year limited warranty
• UPC: 731957007643

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NFB mean on the SS14714 steering kit? NFB stands for No FeedBack, a system used on the SeaStar SS14714 that locks out the steering loads which normally feed back into the wheel, so the helm turns easily and does not fight the driver's hands.

Is the SS14714 a single or dual cable steering kit? The SS14714 is a single cable kit, part of the SS147XX kit series; a dual cable version of the same helm family uses the SH4920P helm instead.

How long is the steering cable in the SS14714 kit? This kit includes a 14 foot steering cable, matching the '14' designation in the SS14714 part number.

What size steering wheel and boat is the SS14714 kit designed for? The SS14714 NFB rotary steering kit is recommended for boats up to 24 feet in length equipped with steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter.

What is included in the SS14714 kit box? The kit includes the SH4910P helm with a 3/4 inch tapered shaft, a mounting bezel, and a steering cable with stainless steel output ends; it ships as a single complete unit.

Can the SS14714 be used for dual-station or autopilot steering? No, the SS14714 No FeedBack system is not designed for dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot applications since it is a single-cable mechanical system.

Is the SS14714 suitable for high-speed boats? For boats with top speeds faster than 50 mph, a dual cable or hydraulic steering system is recommended instead of the single cable SS14714 kit.

What color is the SS14714 steering kit? The SS14714 kit is finished in blue, consistent with the SeaStar NFB rotary steering line.

How much does the SS14714 steering kit weigh? The SeaStar SS14714 steering kit weighs 17.39 pounds.

What warranty comes with the SS14714 kit? SeaStar backs the SS14714 NFB rotary steering kit with a two-year warranty.

Is the helm on the SS14714 cast or gold finish? The SH4910P helm used in the SS14714 kit is a cast finish helm, which carries the No FeedBack feature.

How is the steering cable serviced on the SS14714 helm? A single bolt holds the spent travel tube in the SH4910P helm used with the SS14714 kit, simplifying cable replacement when service is needed.