SeaStar SSC6218 Quick Connect Rotary Steering Cable, 18 Feet, Replaces SSC61xx, Single-Station Boats

The SeaStar SSC6218 is an 18-foot Quick Connect (QC) rotary steering cable built as a replacement for single-station boat steering systems. It uses a simple rotary quick connect snap-in fitting that lets installers route and connect the cable without the fuss of a traditional threaded connection, cutting installation time significantly. The outer jacket is constructed of HDPE (high density polyethylene), a material chosen for its abrasion resistance and high resistance to water penetration, while the cable output end is made of stainless steel for long-term corrosion resistance and durability. A trapped nut on the cable end stays in place during routing so it will not slide off or get lost mid-installation. SeaStar engineers the core-to-conduit fit tightly to deliver precise, consistent steering feel over the life of the cable.

This cable is designed for single-station use only and is intended as a replacement for the original steering system as installed by the boat manufacturer. It directly fits standard rotary helms including SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P and SH91523-1P. With the SA27620P adapter, it also fits Old Safe-T helms (SH5023P, SH5075P, SH91075P, SH91077P) and Big T helms (SH5000P, SH91525P). The SSC6218 directly replaces earlier SSC61xx steering cables. It meets or exceeds ISO, IMCI, ABYC and NMMA marine standards and is made, designed and assembled in the USA.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SSC6218
• Product Line: SSC62xx Quick Connect Rotary Steering Cable
• Length: 18 feet
• Connector Type: Rotary Quick Connect
• Cable Output End Material: Stainless Steel
• Outer Jacket Material: HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
• Recommended Use: Single-Station Boats
• Compatible Helms: SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P, SH91523-1P
• Compatible With Adapter: SA27620P (for Old Safe-T and Big T helms)
• Standards Met: ISO, IMCI, ABYC, NMMA
• Country of Origin: Made, designed and assembled in the USA
• Weight: 9.72 pounds
• Color: Black
• UPC: 731957020284
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturer defects

Fitment

• Helms: SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P, SH91523-1P
• With SA27620P adapter: Old Safe-T helms (SH5023P, SH5075P, SH91075P, SH91077P) and Big T helms (SH5000P, SH91525P)
• Single-station boats only

Replaces (OEM)

• SSC61xx

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the SeaStar SSC6218 steering cable? The SSC6218 is 18 feet long, part of the SeaStar SSC62xx Quick Connect rotary steering cable lineup.

Which helms does the SSC6218 fit? It fits standard rotary helms SH5150P, SH4910P, SH4920P, SH5094-1P, SH91190P, SH91526P, SH91527P and SH91523-1P. With the SA27620P adapter it also fits Old Safe-T helms (SH5023P, SH5075P, SH91075P, SH91077P) and Big T helms (SH5000P, SH91525P).

Does the SSC6218 replace an older SSC61xx cable? Yes, the SeaStar SSC62xx series, including the SSC6218, directly replaces SSC61xx steering cables, using the SA27620P adapter where the original helm requires it.

Is the SSC6218 for single or dual station boats? The SSC6218 is designed for single-station use only and is intended as a replacement for the original steering cable installed by the boat manufacturer.

What is the cable's outer jacket made from? SeaStar builds the SSC6218's outer jacket from HDPE, a high density polyethylene material chosen for abrasion resistance and resistance to water penetration.

Are the cable output ends corrosion resistant? Yes, the SSC6218's cable output ends are constructed of stainless steel for reliability and corrosion resistance.

How does the Quick Connect installation work? The SSC6218 uses a simple rotary Quick Connect snap-in fitting at the helm, allowing installation without a traditional threaded connection, and a trapped nut on the cable end stays in place during routing.

What standards does the SSC6218 meet? It meets or exceeds ISO, IMCI, ABYC and NMMA marine steering standards.

How much does the SSC6218 weigh? The SeaStar SSC6218 steering cable weighs 9.72 pounds.

What warranty comes with the SSC6218? SeaStar backs the SSC6218 with a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturer defects.

Where is the SSC6218 made? The SSC6218 is made, designed and assembled in the USA.

Is there an upgrade option to reduce steering feedback compared to the SSC6218? SeaStar's No Feedback (NFB) helms and the Xtreme steering kits SSX176xx and SSX177xx are offered as upgrade options for boaters wanting reduced steering feedback compared to a standard rotary system like the one the SSC6218 serves.