SeaStar SS14712 No Feedback (NFB) Rotary Steering Kit, Single Cable, 12 Feet

The SeaStar SS14712 is a No FeedBack (NFB) rotary steering kit built around a single steering cable, supplied in a 12 foot length. The NFB design locks out the steering loads that otherwise transmit back through the wheel, so the helm stays smooth and free of kickback even as the boat maneuvers. The kit delivers a comfortable 4.2 turns from lock to lock and is built on a standard 3/4 inch tapered steering shaft, with a cast finish helm that carries the No FeedBack feature. The cable itself terminates in stainless steel output ends for a secure, corrosion resistant connection at the outboard or sterndrive end.

A complete kit includes the bezel, the helm with its 3/4 inch tapered shaft, and the cable with stainless steel output ends, so everything needed to install a single-cable rotary steering system is in the box. Servicing is straightforward: one bolt holds the spent travel tube in place for cable changes. The system is engineered to meet NMMA and ABYC marine standards and is backed by a two-year warranty.

This steering kit is recommended for boats up to 24 feet with steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter. It is not intended for dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot applications, and for boats with top speeds faster than 50 mph, a dual cable or hydraulic steering system is recommended instead of this single-cable configuration.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SS14712
• Product Type: Rotary Steering Kit
• Cable Configuration: Single cable
• Cable Length: 12 feet
• Steering Ratio: 4.2 turns lock to lock
• Steering Shaft: Standard 3/4 inch tapered steering shaft
• Cable Output Ends: Stainless steel
• Recommended Boat Length: Up to 24 feet
• Recommended Steering Wheel Diameter: Up to 16 inches
• Standards Compliance: Meets NMMA and ABYC standards
• Warranty: Two-year limited warranty
• Weight: 16.64 pounds
• Included Components: Bezel, helm with 3/4 inch tapered shaft, cable with stainless steel output ends
• Helm Finish: Cast finish with No FeedBack feature
• Maintenance Feature: One bolt holds spent travel tube for cable service

Fitment

Recommended for boats up to 24 feet in length with steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter. Not for use in dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot steering applications. For boats with top speeds faster than 50 mph, a dual cable or hydraulic steering system is recommended instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar SS14712? The SS14712 is a No FeedBack (NFB) rotary steering kit built around a single 12 foot steering cable, including the bezel, a cast finish helm with a 3/4 inch tapered shaft, and a cable with stainless steel output ends.

What size boat is this steering kit for? The SS14712 kit is recommended for boats up to 24 feet in length with steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter.

How many turns lock to lock does the SS14712 have? This kit offers 4.2 turns from lock to lock, which SeaStar describes as a comfort steering ratio for single-cable rotary systems.

Can the SS14712 be used with an autopilot or dual station setup? No. The No FeedBack steering design in the SS14712 is not intended for dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot applications.

Is a single cable system enough for a fast boat? For boats with top speeds faster than 50 mph, a dual cable or hydraulic steering system is recommended instead of the single-cable configuration used in the SS14712.

What size steering shaft does the helm use? The helm included in the SS14712 kit has a standard 3/4 inch tapered steering shaft.

What material are the cable output ends made of? The steering cable in the SS14712 kit terminates in stainless steel output ends for a secure, corrosion resistant connection.

What is included in the SS14712 kit? The kit includes the bezel, the helm with its 3/4 inch tapered shaft, and the steering cable with stainless steel output ends.

What length is the steering cable? The SS14712 is supplied with a 12 foot steering cable.

How is the cable replaced or serviced on this system? One bolt holds the spent travel tube on the SS14712, allowing the cable to be serviced or replaced without disassembling the full helm.

Does the SS14712 meet marine industry standards? Yes, the SS14712 steering system is built to meet NMMA and ABYC standards.

What warranty comes with the SS14712? The SS14712 is backed by a two-year limited warranty.