SeaStar Xtreme NFB Steering Kit SSX17618, 18-Foot Single Cable Rotary Steering System

The SeaStar SSX17618 is a complete Xtreme NFB (No Feedback) rotary steering kit built around a single 18-foot steering cable. The kit is designed to deliver a smooth, low-effort mechanical steering feel with minimal lost motion at the wheel, and it uses a No-Feedback clutch that releases smoothly while still holding steering position firmly. It is intended for single-station boats running a single non-power-assisted outboard engine (up to V-6) with minimal engine flutter or steering instability, and it is built to install in the same mounting pattern and bracket location used by most current SeaStar rotary steering systems, so it fits nearly all existing Safe-T style steering installations without dash modification.

The kit includes a new XTREME NFB helm, bezel, and mounting hardware, along with the matching 18-foot XTREME quick-connect (QC) steering cable, plus hardware and instruction sheets. Both the steering cable and the spent travel tube use a quick-connect design for faster installation. The helm is built from zinc and plated steel with a white finish and a compact, low-profile footprint sized to fit small or tight dash helm stations. The steering cable's inner liner uses splined ridges for close, low-friction contact with the cable core, supporting mechanical-range steering loads while extending cable life. This kit is manufactured, designed, and assembled in the USA and is offered in this single-cable configuration; a tilt-helm version of the same kit is sold separately as SSX177xx.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: SSX17618
• Steering System Type: XTREME NFB (No Feedback) Rotary Steering Kit
• Cable Configuration: Single Cable
• Cable Length: 18 feet
• Kit Contents: SHX7606 XTREME NFB Helm, Bezel and Hardware Kit; SSCX64xx XTREME QC Steering Cable; Hardware and Instruction Sheets
• Number of Items: 1
• Color: White
• Material: Metal (zinc and plated steel helm construction)
• Package Dimensions: 27.8 x 20.4 x 6.8 inches
• Weight: 24.49 pounds
• UPC: 808282298685
• Category: Steering Cables & Kits
• Certifications: ABYC Safety Standards, ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certification
• Country of Manufacture: Made, designed, and assembled in the USA
• Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects

Fitment

• Single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine (up to V-6) and minimal engine flutter or steering instability
• Installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location as most current SeaStar rotary steering systems, fitting nearly all Safe-T style steering installations without dash modification
• SSCX XTREME steering cables are designed to fit only XTREME helms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the SeaStar SSX17618 steering kit? The SSX17618 kit includes a new SHX7606 XTREME NFB helm with bezel and mounting hardware, an 18-foot XTREME quick-connect steering cable, and hardware and instruction sheets for installation.

Is the SSX17618 a single-cable or dual-cable steering kit? SSX17618 is a single-cable XTREME NFB rotary steering kit, built around one 18-foot steering cable rather than a dual-cable helm setup.

What does NFB mean on this SeaStar steering kit? NFB stands for No Feedback, a clutch feature in the SSX17618 helm that releases smoothly while still providing strong holding power, reducing steering wheel kickback from the engine.

What size boats and engines is the SSX17618 designed for? This XTREME NFB kit is intended for single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine up to V-6, where engine flutter or steering instability is minimal.

Will the SSX17618 fit my existing steering setup without modifying the dash? Yes, the SSX17618 installs in the same mounting pattern and bracket location as most current SeaStar rotary steering systems, so it fits nearly all existing Safe-T style installations without dash modification.

How long is the steering cable in the SSX17618 kit? The SSX17618 kit comes with an 18-foot XTREME quick-connect steering cable. Buyers should verify the correct cable length for their boat before ordering, since the kit is length-specific.

Is there a tilt-helm version of this steering kit? Yes, the same XTREME NFB kit is also offered in a tilt-helm version under a separate part number series, SSX177xx, as a distinct SKU from the SSX17618 single-cable kit.

What is the SSX17618 helm made of? The helm included in the SSX17618 kit is constructed of zinc and plated steel and has a white finish, designed for durability and a compact installation footprint.

How much does the SSX17618 steering kit weigh? The SeaStar SSX17618 XTREME NFB steering kit weighs 24.49 pounds.

Can any steering cable be used with the XTREME NFB helm in this kit? No, the SSCX XTREME steering cable included with the SSX17618 is designed to fit only XTREME helms and is not interchangeable with standard SeaStar cable types.

Is the SSX17618 steering kit made in the USA? Yes, the SSX17618 XTREME NFB steering kit is made, designed, and assembled in the USA.

What certifications does the SSX17618 steering kit meet? The SSX17618 kit meets ABYC Safety Standards and ISO/IMCI/NMMA Certification requirements for marine steering systems.