SeaStar SS15112 NFB Rack and Pinion Steering Kit, 12 Foot, Back Mount, Single Station

The SeaStar SS15112 is a 12 foot NFB (No FeedBack) rack and pinion steering kit built for single-station boats with a single nonpower-assisted outboard engine up to V-6, or sterndrives, where minimal engine flutter or steering instability is expected. The patented NFB helm delivers the precise feel of four turns from lock to lock, giving the operator consistent, predictable steering response without the kickback felt through the wheel on some rotary systems.

This kit uses SeaStar's Back Mount design, which lets the helm and cable be installed as a single unit from behind the dash. That means the wheel-side steering wheel shaft, helm, and cable all install together without requiring any dash modification, cutting installation time compared to older rack steering designs. The helm accepts steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter and uses a standard 3/4 inch round tapered steering wheel shaft, a common fitment for aftermarket and factory marine steering wheels. The cable terminates in stainless steel output ends for corrosion resistance at the engine or outboard connection point.

Because the Back Mount NFB rack installs as a unit, the SS15112 is intended to replace earlier back mount rack steering systems on applicable single-station boats without additional dash work. It is sold as a complete steering kit rather than individual components, so the helm, cable, and mounting hardware needed for a single-station installation are included together.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SS15112
• Product Description: Steering Kit, Back Mount Rack NFB, Single, 12 Foot
• Steering Type: No FeedBack (NFB) Rack and Pinion
• Cable Length: 12 feet
• Turns Lock to Lock: 4 turns
• Steering Wheel Shaft: 3/4 inch round, tapered
• Maximum Steering Wheel Diameter: 16 inches
• Cable Output Ends: Stainless steel
• Mounting Type: Back mount, U-bolt
• Number of Stations: Single
• Material: Metal
• Item Dimensions: 20 x 32 x 6 inches
• Weight: 14.86 pounds
• UPC: 731957092137

Fitment

Suitable for single-station boats powered by a single nonpower-assisted outboard engine up to V-6, or by a sterndrive, with minimal engine flutter or steering instability. If the engine is power-assisted, NFB steering should not be used.

Replaces (OEM)

• TR118
• RX4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar SS15112? It is a 12 foot NFB (No FeedBack) rack and pinion steering kit for single-station boats, using SeaStar's Back Mount design so the helm and cable install as one unit from behind the dash.

How many turns from lock to lock does the SS15112 have? Four turns from lock to lock, which is the standard feel of SeaStar's patented NFB helm design.

What size steering wheel does the SS15112 accept? It accepts steering wheels up to 16 inches in diameter on a standard 3/4 inch round tapered steering wheel shaft.

What engines is the SS15112 rated for? It is suitable for single-station boats with a single nonpower-assisted outboard engine up to V-6, or sterndrives, with minimal engine flutter or steering instability. It should not be used if the engine is power-assisted.

Does installing the SS15112 require dash modification? No. The Back Mount design of the SS15112 allows the helm and cable to be installed as a unit from behind the dash without dash modification.

What does the SS15112 replace? The SeaStar SS15112 is designed to replace TR118 and RX4 back mount rack steering systems on applicable single-station boats without requiring dash modification.

How long is the steering cable on the SS15112? The cable length is 12 feet, as indicated by the 12 in the SS15112 product name.

What material are the cable output ends made of? The cable output ends on the SS15112 are stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

How much does the SS15112 weigh? The SeaStar SS15112 steering kit weighs 14.86 pounds.

Is the SS15112 a complete kit or individual parts? It is sold as a complete steering kit, the SS15112 includes the NFB helm and cable needed for a single-station Back Mount installation.

Can the SS15112 be used on a multi-station boat? The SS15112 is configured for single-station installations; it is not a multi-station kit.

What is NFB steering? NFB stands for No FeedBack, a patented SeaStar helm design used in the SS15112 that reduces kickback felt through the wheel compared to standard rotary steering.