SeaStar SSX17611 Xtreme NFB Steering Kit, 11-Foot Single Cable Rotary Helm System

The SeaStar SSX17611 Xtreme NFB Steering Kit is an 11-foot, single-cable rotary steering system built around SeaStar's No Feedback (NFB) technology. The kit is designed to deliver the most efficient mechanical steering available, combining the least steering effort, the least lost motion at the wheel, and a smooth release of the No-Feedback clutch with strong holding power for a smoother overall feel at the helm.

Each kit includes a new XTREME NFB helm, bezel, and hardware kit (SHX7606), a high-efficiency XTREME QC steering cable (SSCX64xx series), and hardware and instruction sheets for installation. Quick Connect fittings on both the steering cable and the spent travel tube allow for fast, straightforward installation. The system installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location as most current SeaStar rotary steering systems and is built with a compact footprint that fits small or tight dash helm stations. The helm is constructed with zinc and plated steel for durability and efficient operation, and the cable's inner liner uses splined ridges for close contact with the core while still gliding freely, supporting high steering loads with reduced friction for extended cable life.

This kit is intended for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine (up to V-6) with minimal engine flutter or steering instability, and is suited to replacing nearly all SeaStar Safe-T steering systems without dash modification. SeaStar always recommends NFB helms for outboard applications. The system meets ABYC Safety Standards and is ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certified, and is made, designed, and assembled in the USA.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SSX17611
• Cable Length: 11 feet
• Steering Type: Rotary, No Feedback (NFB)
• Cable: XTREME QC Steering Cable (SSCX64xx series)
• Helm: XTREME NFB Helm, Bezel and Hardware Kit (SHX7606)
• Kit Contents: Helm, bezel and hardware kit; XTREME QC steering cable; hardware and instruction sheets
• Color: White
• Material: Zinc and plated steel
• Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 27 x 20 inches
• Package Dimensions: 27.8 x 20.4 x 6.7 inches
• Weight: 20.39 pounds
• Certification: ABYC Safety Standards, ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certified
• Country of Origin: Made, designed and assembled in the USA
• UPC: 808282298616
• Tilt Version Available: SSX177XX

Fitment

• Single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine, up to V-6, with minimal engine flutter or steering instability
• Nearly all SeaStar Safe-T steering systems, installed without dash modification

Replaces (OEM)

• No specific OEM cross-reference numbers listed for this part number

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar SSX17611 steering kit designed for? The SSX17611 is an 11-foot Xtreme NFB rotary steering kit designed for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine, up to V-6, that have minimal engine flutter or steering instability.

What is included in the SSX17611 kit? The kit contains a new SHX7606 XTREME NFB helm, bezel, and hardware kit, an SSCX64xx-series XTREME QC steering cable, and hardware and instruction sheets, making it a complete steering system replacement.

What does NFB mean on the SeaStar SSX17611? NFB stands for No Feedback, a helm clutch feature that provides a smooth release with strong holding power; SeaStar always recommends NFB helms for outboard applications.

How long is the steering cable in the SSX17611 kit? This kit includes an 11-foot XTREME QC steering cable, and buyers should verify this is the correct cable length for their application before ordering, since the same kit is offered in lengths from 11 to 25 feet under different part numbers.

Is a tilt-helm version of this kit available? Yes, the same Xtreme NFB kit is offered in a tilt version under part number SSX177XX, while SSX17611 is the fixed (non-tilt) helm version.

What is the SSX17611 helm made of? The XTREME NFB helm included in the SSX17611 kit is constructed with zinc and plated steel for safety and efficiency.

Will the SSX17611 fit my existing dash and mounting bracket? The SSX17611 kit installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location as most current SeaStar rotary steering systems and can replace nearly all SeaStar Safe-T steering systems without dash modification.

Does the SSX17611 use Quick Connect fittings? Yes, the SSX17611 kit features a Quick Connect fitting on both the steering cable and the spent travel tube for faster, easier installation.

Does the SeaStar SSX17611 meet marine safety standards? The SSX17611 steering kit meets ABYC Safety Standards and is ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certified.

Can the SSCX cable from this kit be used with other helms? No, the XTREME QC steering cable included with the SSX17611 is designed to fit only XTREME helms and is not compatible with other SeaStar helm types.

Where is the SeaStar SSX17611 made? The SSX17611 Xtreme NFB Steering Kit is made, designed, and assembled in the USA.

What color is the SSX17611 helm? The SSX17611 kit's helm and bezel come in white.