SeaStar SSC6215 15-Foot Quick Connect Rotary Steering Cable for Single-Station Boats

The SeaStar SSC6215 is a 15-foot Quick Connect (QC) rotary steering cable built for single-station boats. It uses a simple rotary quick-connect snap-in end for fast, straightforward installation without the fuss of older cable systems. A tightly controlled core-to-conduit fit delivers precise, consistent steering feel, while the outer jacket is made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene), a material chosen for its resistance to abrasion and water penetration. The cable output end is constructed of stainless steel for reliability and corrosion resistance in the marine environment, and a trapped nut on the cable end keeps hardware in place during routing and installation.

The SSC6215 is designed as a replacement for the original steering cable as installed by the boat manufacturer and is intended for single-station use only. It is compatible with a range of SeaStar rotary helms, and older SSC61xx cables are directly replaced by the SSC62xx series (which includes the SSC6215) when paired with the SA27620P adapter on Old Safe-T and Big T style helms. Before ordering, confirm 15 feet is the correct cable length for your steering run, since installing the wrong length cable can prevent proper hookup at the helm and engine end.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SSC6215
• Cable Type: Quick Connect (QC) Rotary Steering Cable
• Length: 15 feet
• Output End Material: Stainless steel
• Outer Jacket Material: HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
• Color: Black
• Weight: 8.24 pounds
• Station Configuration: Single-station use only
• UPC: 731957013262

Fitment

• Fits Helms: SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P, SH91523-1P
• With Adapter SA27620P, fits Old Safe-T Helms: SH5023P, SH5075P, SH91075P, SH91077P
• With Adapter SA27620P, fits Big T Helms: SH5000P, SH91525P

Replaces (OEM)

• SSC61xx (directly replaced by the SSC62xx series, which includes the SSC6215, when used with adapter SA27620P)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the SeaStar SSC6215 steering cable? The SSC6215 is 15 feet long, and buyers should confirm this is the correct length for their steering run before ordering, since installing the wrong length cable can prevent proper hookup at the helm and engine end.

What type of connection does the SSC6215 use? It uses a Quick Connect (QC) rotary snap-in connection, which allows the cable to be installed at the helm without the extra hardware steps required by older cable systems.

Is the SSC6215 suitable for dual-station boats? No. The SSC6215 is designed for single-station use only and is not intended for dual-helm boat setups.

Which helms is the SSC6215 compatible with? It fits SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P, and SH91523-1P helms directly, using the standard Quick Connect rotary fitting.

Can the SSC6215 be used with older Safe-T or Big T helms? Yes, when paired with the SA27620P adapter, the SSC6215 fits Old Safe-T helms (SH5023P, SH5075P, SH91075P, SH91077P) and Big T helms (SH5000P, SH91525P).

Does the SSC6215 replace the older SSC61xx cable? Yes, the SSC61xx steering cable is directly replaced by the SSC62xx series, which includes the SSC6215, when used with the SA27620P adapter.

What material is the SSC6215 outer jacket made from? The outer jacket of the SSC6215 is made from HDPE, a high-density polyethylene material chosen for abrasion resistance and resistance to water penetration.

What is the cable output end made of? The output end of the SSC6215 is constructed of stainless steel, providing reliability and corrosion resistance in the marine environment.

How much does the SSC6215 weigh? The SSC6215 steering cable weighs 8.24 pounds.

Is the SSC6215 a genuine SeaStar replacement part? Yes, the SSC6215 is a genuine SeaStar steering cable, recommended only as a replacement for the original steering system as installed by the boat manufacturer.

What keeps the SSC6215 cable end secure during installation? A trapped nut on the cable end of the SSC6215 stays in place during cable routing, simplifying installation.

What standards does the SSC6215 meet? The SSC6215 meets or exceeds ABYC, ISO, IMCI, and NMMA marine steering standards.