Xtreme SSX176 NFB Rotary Steering Kit

SeaStar Xtreme SSX176 NFB Rotary Steering Kit by Dometic

The SeaStar SSX176 Xtreme NFB Rotary Steering System is designed to deliver the most efficient mechanical steering possible. Least effort, least lost motion, smooth release of NFB clutch with the best holding power. 

Direct replacement for Teleflex Marine SSX176 NF Rotary Steering Kit. SeaStar Solutions replaced Teleflex Marine and has been acquired by Dometic Group.

Features:

• 30% reduction in Steering wheel effort compared to the 4.2 Helm. 
• Quick connect feature on both Cable and spent travel tube side.
• Normal Steering Cable installation side marked on casting.
• No tools required to snap Steering Cable or spent travel tube in place.
• Quicker install for the builder.  Easy system installation, single Steering Cable to route with
  standard 8 inch bend radius for the Cable.
• No bleeding of hydraulic system or electrical wiring required.
• Fits standard dash cut out with standard Safe-T and 4.2
  bracket. 
• Gear train is custom designed by SeaStar to allow the smallest foot print with the lowest effort available in a mechanical Helm.

*Note: Product images show both new and old packaging.

How to Measure Steering Cables “Measure Twice. Order Once.”

Replacement of Existing Cable: If possible, find the part number stamped on the plastic jacket of the old cable. If you removed the old cable, measure for the replacement cable as follows:

For Rotary Steering Cable Replacement, Measure Existing Cable as follows: Measure plastic cable jacket (“Y” dimension, shown in above drawing) in inches, add 18″, and round up to next foot. Order that length cable.

New Installation: Measure cable routing path from wheel center line to engine connection, as follows: A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck, if routed downward), B = Dash to transom, C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller.

For Cable Installations through the Engine Tilt Tube: Add A, B & C + 6″, then round up to the next foot. Order that length cable.

For Cables Mounted to Transom, Splashwell or Stringer: Add A, B & C, then subtract 6″ and round up to the next foot. Order that length cable.

TYPICAL SINGLE STATION ROUTING

A single-cable, starboard drive push-pull mechanical cable system is shown in this diagram. If your mechanical system is different than the one depicted and/or you have any questions about mechanical steering after reviewing this guide, please contact Dometic (Mechanical) Technical Service at (610)-495-7011 or www.dometic.com

Cable routings (such as those found on pontoon boats) may vary from this drawing. Confirm length by laying a garden hose or similar object) along cable path and measure run from wheel to engine connection point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SeaStar Xtreme SSX176 NFB Rotary Steering Kit by Dometic?

The SeaStar Xtreme SSX176 NFB Rotary Steering Kit is a mechanical rotary steering system designed for efficient steering with reduced effort, minimal lost motion, and strong holding power. It features a custom-designed gear train that provides a compact mechanical helm with low steering effort and a quick-release No FeedBack (NFB) clutch.

How much can the SeaStar SSX176 reduce steering wheel effort?

The SeaStar SSX176 Xtreme NFB Rotary Steering Kit provides a 30% reduction in steering wheel effort compared with the 4.2 Helm. Its gear train is custom designed to provide the lowest effort available in a mechanical helm while maintaining a small footprint.

How does the SeaStar SSX176 NFB Rotary Steering Kit simplify installation?

The SSX176 uses Quick Connect features on both the steering cable and spent travel tube sides. No tools are required to snap these components into place, and the normal steering cable installation side is marked on the casting. The system requires only a single steering cable to route with a standard 8-inch bend radius.

Does the SeaStar SSX176 require hydraulic bleeding or electrical wiring?

No. The SeaStar SSX176 is a mechanical rotary steering system, so installation does not require bleeding a hydraulic system or adding electrical wiring. The kit is designed for easy mechanical steering installation using a single steering cable.

Will the SeaStar SSX176 fit a standard dash cutout?

The SeaStar SSX176 is designed to fit a standard dash cutout using the standard Safe-T and 4.2 bracket. Verify the existing dash and steering configuration before installation to ensure the components are compatible.

How do I determine the correct steering cable length for the SeaStar SSX176?

For a replacement cable, measure the existing plastic cable jacket, add 18 inches, and round up to the next foot. For a new installation through the engine tilt tube, add measurements A, B, and C plus 6 inches, then round up to the next foot. For transom, splashwell, or stringer mounting, add A, B, and C, subtract 6 inches, and round up to the next foot.

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