SeaStar Solutions Catalog

145 ® There are four basic types of connections for mechanical steering. STEERING CONNECTION KITS: TILT TUBE MOUNT This is the most popular steering cable-to-engine connection method for outboards with an ABYC standard tilt tube. This installation requires the use of a link arm which can be purchased from the engine manufacturer. Parts Required: Engine Manufacturer’s Link Arm TRANSOM SUPPORT MOUNT This cable connection is used for older model outboards without tilt tubes, low HP outboards or applications where transom design interferes with standard tilt tube mounting. Parts Required: D, G & H Master Kits (Include D, G & H): Stainless Steel Transom Mount Kit SA27255P or Corrosion Resistant Transom Mount Kit SA27256P (See following pages for individual components.) * In salt or brackish water only use Stainless Steel kit SPLASHWELL MOUNT This cable connection is used on boats where standard tilt tube or transom support mounting methods are precluded by a splashwell box or lack of engine tilt tube. The mounting surface is usually near perpendicular to the transom and between 12 and 16 inches from the center line of the boat and/or tiller (25- 33" total splashwell width). Parts Required: B, H (90°) or A, H (15°) Master Kits (Include H & A/B): 90° Splashwell Mount Kit SA27254P or 15° Splashwell Mount Kit SA27253P (See following pages for individual components.) NOTE: Not for thru hull applications. INBOARD STRINGER SUPPORT MOUNT This connection is used on inboards and is attached to a stringer or suitable mounting bracket below deck. The cable is perpendicular to the centered tiller and in half stroke for proper operation. An additional bracket may be needed to support the ball post. Available in heavy duty “Ski Boat” versions, with either long (4.5”) or short (2.25”) post standoff to center of support tube. Parts Required: E,G,H (long post) or F,G,H (short post) (See following pages for individual components.) Link Arm (from engine manufacturer) G D H A or B (A shown) H G E or F (E shown) H STEERING - Mechanical Connection Kits