SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit

SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit by Dometic

The SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme smoothest and lowest steering effort mechanical helm offered with a quick connect feature on both the steering cable and travel tube. The helm features a reliable Zamak casting and zinc plated steel construction with improved high efficiency custom gear train and NFB (No FeedBack) function for smoother operation.

Direct replacement for Teleflex Marine original factory steering kits. SeaStar Solutions replaced Teleflex Marine and has been acquired by Dometic Group.

Includes: Complete system including: New Helm, high-efficiency Xtreme Steering Cable, and a Sport Tilt Mechanism. Also includes hardware and instruction sheets.

Application:

Inboard installations up to 34' with a single engine.

Easy Installation: 

There is a quick connect feature on both the cable and spent travel tube side. You will notice the normal steering cable installation side marked on the casting for easier identification. No tools are required to snap the steering cable or spent travel tube in place which means quicker installation for the boat builder.  No bleeding of hydraulic system or electrical wiring is required.

Features:

• Based on the current industry leading XTREME technology
• Splined ridges on the inner liner allow close contact with core
• With minimum contact the core glides freely
• Tight fit for minimal lost motion
• Reduced friction for extended cycle life
• Robust construction support highest steering loads in the mechanical range
• Smoothest and lowest steering effort mechanical helm offered in the marine industry yet still offers easy installation
• Complete steering system including new helm, high efficiency XTREME steering cable design and new style bezel 
• Quick connect feature on both steering cable and spent travel tube for easy quick installation
• Installs in same mounting pattern and bracket location as current SeaStar Solutions steering systems
• Smallest footprint possible to accommodate small/tight dash helm stations
• Made, designed and assembled in the USA

*Note: Product images show both new and old packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit used for?

The SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit by Dometic is a mechanical steering system for single-engine inboard installations up to 34 feet. It combines an Xtreme mechanical helm, high-efficiency steering cable, and Sport Tilt Mechanism for smooth operation and reduced steering effort.

What does the SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit include?

The complete system includes a new helm, high-efficiency Xtreme steering cable, Sport Tilt Mechanism, new-style bezel, hardware, and instruction sheets. This provides the primary components needed for the specified mechanical steering installation.

What type of boat application is the SeaStar SSX177 designed for?

The SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB Steering Kit is designed for single-engine inboard installations up to 34 feet. The product description does not specify additional engine or boat applications, so verify your installation meets these requirements before selecting the kit.

How does the quick-connect feature make the SeaStar SSX177 easier to install?

The SSX177 features quick connections on both the steering cable and spent travel tube sides. The cable and tube can be snapped into place without tools, and the normal steering cable installation side is marked on the casting for easier identification.

What steering technology does the SeaStar SSX177 Xtreme Tilt NFB use?

The SSX177 uses Xtreme technology with an improved high-efficiency custom gear train and No FeedBack function. Its steering cable features splined ridges on the inner liner for close core contact, while the design reduces friction and lost motion for smooth mechanical steering operation.

Does the SeaStar SSX177 require hydraulic bleeding or electrical wiring?

No hydraulic bleeding or electrical wiring is required for installation according to the product description. The system uses mechanical steering components and incorporates quick-connect features intended to make installation faster and easier.

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