SeaStar XTREME Tilt NFB Steering Kit, 16 Feet, SSX17716
SeaStar XTREME Tilt NFB Steering Kit, 16 Feet, SSX17716
The SeaStar SSX17716 XTREME Tilt NFB Steering Kit is a complete mechanical rotary steering system built for single-station outboard boats. The kit pairs a No-Feedback (NFB) XTREME helm with a Sport Tilt Mechanism and a 16-foot XTREME QC steering cable, giving lower steering effort and reduced lost motion at the wheel compared to a standard rotary helm, along with a smooth release of the no-feedback clutch and strong holding power. The Sport Tilt Mechanism provides 48 degrees of tilt across 5 adjustment positions in a tapered design, letting the helm angle be set to suit the driver and dash layout. Both the steering cable and the spent travel tube use a quick connect feature, which speeds up installation at the helm and at the outboard end. The helm is built with a zinc and plated steel gear train sized for a small, light installation footprint, so it fits into tight dash spaces and lines up with the mounting pattern and bracket location used by most current SeaStar Solutions rotary steering systems. The steering cable's inner liner uses splined ridges for close, low-friction contact with the core, supporting mechanical-range steering loads over an extended cable life. The kit is made, designed, and assembled in the USA and includes the helm, tilt mechanism, steering cable, mounting hardware, and instruction sheets needed for installation.
Specifications
- Brand: SeaStar
- Manufacturer Part Number: SSX17716
- Product Type: Tilt NFB Steering Kit
- Cable Length: 16 feet
- Tilt Range: 48 degrees
- Tilt Adjustment Positions: 5
- Helm Part Number: SHX97606
- Sport Tilt Mechanism Part Number: SH91800B
- Steering Cable Part Number: SSCX64XX
- Helm Material: Zinc and plated steel
- Weight: 23.73 pounds
- Certification: ABYC Safety Standards, ISO/IMCI/NMMA
- Country of Assembly: USA
- Warranty: Two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects
Fitment
Designed for most single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine up to a V-6, with minimal engine flutter or steering instability. Installs in nearly all SeaStar Solutions rotary steering tilt and non-tilt mounting holes with little to no dash modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the SeaStar SSX17716 steering kit? The SSX17716 kit includes an XTREME Tilt NFB helm (SHX97606), a Sport Tilt Mechanism (SH91800B), a 16-foot XTREME QC steering cable (SSCX64XX), plus mounting hardware and instruction sheets.
How long is the steering cable in the SSX17716 kit? The steering cable included in the SeaStar SSX17716 kit is 16 feet long.
What does NFB mean on the SeaStar XTREME steering helm? NFB stands for No-Feedback, meaning the helm in the SSX17716 kit uses a no-feedback clutch that releases smoothly and holds steering position without kickback.
How much tilt adjustment does the Sport Tilt Mechanism offer? The Sport Tilt Mechanism in the SSX17716 kit provides 48 degrees of tilt across 5 adjustment positions.
What type of boat is the SSX17716 kit designed for? This kit is designed for most single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine up to a V-6, with minimal engine flutter or steering instability.
Will the SSX17716 fit my existing SeaStar steering mounting holes? Yes, the SSX17716 kit installs into nearly all SeaStar Solutions rotary steering tilt and non-tilt mounting holes with little to no dash modification.
What is the SeaStar XTREME helm made of? The helm included in the SSX17716 kit, part number SHX97606, is constructed with zinc and plated steel.
Can the SSCX64XX cable be used with a non-XTREME helm? No, SSCX XTREME steering cables such as the one in the SSX17716 kit are designed to fit only XTREME helms.
How much does the SeaStar SSX17716 steering kit weigh? The complete SSX17716 XTREME Tilt NFB Steering Kit weighs 23.73 pounds.
Is a solid tilt cover available instead of the rubber bellows? The SSX17716 kit ships with a flexible rubber bellows tilt cover; a solid round cover, Sport Plus part number SH91900, is available separately.
What certifications does the SSX17716 steering kit meet? The SeaStar SSX17716 kit meets ABYC Safety Standards and ISO/IMCI/NMMA certification.
What warranty comes with the SeaStar SSX17716 kit? The SSX17716 XTREME Tilt NFB Steering Kit is covered by a two-year recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects.