SeaStar SS13218 NFB Safe-T II Rotary Steering Kit, 18 Foot Cable, No Feedback Steering System

The SeaStar SS13218 is a complete NFB (No FeedBack) Safe-T II rotary steering kit built around SeaStar's patented No FeedBack steering mechanism, which is designed to eliminate engine flutter and steering instability at the helm. The kit ships as a full system rather than a single component: it includes the NFB Safe-T II helm, a QC (quick-connect) steering cable, a 90 degree rotary NFB bezel, and the hardware needed for installation. The cable length in this kit is 18 feet, and the system is built for single cable configurations only (NFB Safe-T II is not offered in dual cable setups).

Response is quick, with only 3 turns lock-to-lock, and the mechanism is engineered for minimal clutch free play so steering input stays precise. The helm and bezel are finished in black and constructed from alloy steel for durability in a marine environment. The rotary bezel accepts steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter, and the system is designed to replace standard Safe-T steering without requiring dash modifications, so it can be installed as a direct upgrade in most existing Safe-T steering locations. This kit is intended for boats using a universal-fit rotary steering setup rather than a specific make, model, or engine application.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SS13218
• Cable Length: 18 feet
• Cable Configuration: Single cable only
• Steering Mechanism: Patented No FeedBack (NFB) rotary steering
• Lock-to-Lock Turns: 3 turns
• Bezel Rotation: 90 degrees
• Maximum Wheel Diameter: Up to 16 inches
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Color: Black
• Weight: 16.89 pounds
• Fit Type: Universal fit, boat steering application
• Included Components: NFB Safe-T II Helm (SH5150P), QC Cable (SSC62XX), 90 degree Rotary NFB Bezel (SB27150P), mounting hardware
• UPC: 731957092533

Fitment

• Designed to replace standard Safe-T steering without dash modifications
• Universal fit for boats using rotary steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter
• Single cable configuration only

Replaces (OEM)

• TELSS13218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the SeaStar SS13218 steering kit? The SS13218 kit includes the NFB Safe-T II helm (SH5150P), an 18 foot QC steering cable (SSC62XX), a 90 degree rotary NFB bezel (SB27150P), and the mounting hardware needed for a complete installation.

How long is the steering cable in the SS13218 kit? The cable supplied with the SeaStar SS13218 kit is 18 feet long, and the system uses a single cable configuration only.

Does the SS13218 require dash modifications to install? No. The SeaStar SS13218 Safe-T II system is designed to replace standard Safe-T steering without requiring any dash modifications.

How many turns lock-to-lock does the SS13218 have? This kit has a quick response of 3 turns lock-to-lock, giving direct steering feedback at the helm.

What does NFB (No FeedBack) mean on this steering system? NFB refers to SeaStar's patented No FeedBack steering mechanism used in the SS13218 kit, which is engineered to reduce engine flutter and steering instability felt at the wheel, along with minimal clutch free play.

What size steering wheel fits the SS13218 rotary bezel? The rotary NFB bezel included in the SS13218 kit accepts steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter.

Is there an OEM equivalent part number for the SS13218? Yes, the SeaStar SS13218 has an OEM equivalent part number of TELSS13218.

What material is the SS13218 helm and bezel made from? The SS13218 kit's helm and bezel components are constructed from alloy steel and finished in black.

Can the SS13218 be used with a dual cable steering setup? No, the NFB Safe-T II system used in the SS13218 is available in a single cable configuration only.

How much does the SeaStar SS13218 steering kit weigh? The complete SS13218 kit weighs 16.89 pounds.

Is the SS13218 a complete steering system or just a cable? The SS13218 is sold as a complete system, not just a replacement cable, and includes the helm, cable, bezel, and hardware together.

What boats is the SeaStar SS13218 designed for? The SS13218 is a universal fit rotary steering kit intended for boats using a compatible Safe-T style steering setup rather than one specific make or model.