SeaStar SS14118 Back Mount Rack Steering System, Single, 18 Feet

The SeaStar SS14118 is a complete back mount rack and pinion steering system built for single-engine outboard boats, supplied as an 18-foot cable kit. Rack and pinion steering is identifiable by the long metal tubular rack housing that sits behind the dash, and this system delivers precise, easy steering feel at four turns lock-to-lock. The kit is packaged as a full replacement solution rather than a cable-only upgrade, including the cable, helm, a 90-degree bezel, and all mounting hardware needed for installation.

The helm uses a standard 3/4 inch round tapered steering shaft, and the cable is finished with stainless steel output ends for corrosion resistance at the connection points. The system mounts using a U-bolt mounting type and is constructed of metal with a black finish. This back mount configuration is suited to boats already set up for a back-mounted (transom-mounted) rack steering cable rather than a front mount or hydraulic system.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SS14118
• Product Type: Steering Kit, Back Mount Rack, Single, 18 Feet
• Cable Length: 18 feet
• Steering Type: Rack and Pinion
• Turns Lock-to-Lock: Four turns
• Steering Shaft: 3/4 inch round tapered
• Cable Output Ends: Stainless steel
• Mounting Type: U-Bolt
• Material: Metal
• Color: Black
• Item Dimensions: 20 x 32 x 6 inches
• Weight: 13.62 pounds
• UPC: 731957092052

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the SeaStar SS14118 steering kit? The SS14118 kit includes the steering cable, helm, a 90-degree bezel, and the mounting hardware needed to complete a back mount rack steering installation.

How long is the steering cable on the SS14118? The cable supplied with the SeaStar SS14118 back mount rack steering system measures 18 feet.

How many turns lock-to-lock does this steering system have? Four turns lock-to-lock, giving precise, easy steering response on the SeaStar SS14118 rack steering system.

Is the SS14118 a rack and pinion or rotary steering system? It is a rack and pinion system, identifiable by the long metal tubular rack housing that runs behind the dash, rather than a rotary system with a rounded diecast helm housing.

What size steering shaft does the SS14118 helm use? The helm uses a standard 3/4 inch round tapered steering shaft.

What material is the SS14118 steering cable output end made of? The cable output ends on the SeaStar SS14118 are stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

How is the SeaStar SS14118 mounted? This system uses a U-Bolt mounting type for the back mount rack installation.

What are the dimensions and weight of the SS14118 kit? The SeaStar SS14118 measures 20 x 32 x 6 inches and weighs 13.62 pounds as packaged.

Is the SS14118 a single or dual cable system? The SS14118 is a single back mount rack steering system, not a dual-cable configuration.

What color and material is the SS14118 helm and hardware? The SeaStar SS14118 is finished in black and constructed of metal.

Can I identify my current steering system before ordering the SS14118? Yes: rack and pinion steering (which the SS14118 uses) has a long metal tubular rack housing behind the dash, rotary steering has a rounded diecast helm case, and hydraulic steering has two or three hoses or tubing sections attached to the helm.