SeaStar Solutions Catalog

8 ® STEERING OPTIONS BASED ON ENGINE TYPE All Outboards & Power Assisted Stern Drives denotes Tilt Steering available for this product WILL IT FIT? MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Mounting hardware for XTREME NFB 4.2, Safe-T II and HPS helms fits the Safe-T dash cutout. NFB Rack helms fit 1984-date “The Rack” mounting holes. 1996-date “back mount” rack helms use a wider rack cable and will not work with old style rack cable ( SSC124XX). HYDRAULIC CONSIDERATIONS: SeaStar helms retrofit into most boats. The SeaStar front mount cylinder is best for outboards with 22” splashwells or wider. Side/splashwell mount cylinders are offered, but require more room. Check splashwell dimensions before ordering outboard cylinders. Outboards (without power steering): No FeedBack™ (NFB™ - mechanical), BayStar ® or SeaStar ® (hydraulic) is recommended as replacement steering for all non-power-assisted outboards. For high performance boats or other applications in which there may be engine flutter or some steering instability, dual cable NFB (4.2/Pro Rack) mechanical systems or SeaStar PRO ® hydraulic systems are recommended. For most rotary steered boats made after 1993, upgrading to NFB can be as simple as a helm and bezel change. Stern Drives & Outboards (with power steering): HPS™ High Performance Steering is recommended for power-steered stern drives and other power-assisted applications. Both rotary and rack versions feature unique, coated core construction for minimal backlash at the wheel. Traditional mechanical systems (Safe-T QC ® & Back Mount Rack & Pinion) may also be used for power-assisted applications. SeaStar ® is recommended for all vessels using autopilots. *SeaStar ® P/A is a power-assist add-on subsystem which requires presence or purchase of a complete SeaStar steering system (SeaStar Pro helms require use of SeaStar P/A Pro). NOTE: Some high performance boats/engine combinations develop instability at high speed. Instability becomes more prevalent in boats faster than 50 MPH. Dual-cable steering or SeaStar PRO systems are recommended by SeaStar Solutions and engine makers for these boats. IMPORTANT: No FeedBack Steering must not be used in dual station, power-assisted, or autopilot installations! NOTE: XTREME Steering cannot replace dual cable steering. Power-Assisted Outboards/ Up to V-4 & V-6 Up to V-6 V-6 & Larger Stern Drives 50 MPH or less to 55 MPH (to 300 HP) 60 MPH+ Inboards XTREME SSX176 Rotary NFB™ Safe-T II SS132XX NFB™ 4.2 Rotary Upgrade to HPS ® Rotary Mechanical (3 turns) or No FeedBack SeaStar ® PRO (order by components) (cable) NFB 4.2 Rotary Dual Cable HK73XXA-3 or or Single Cable SS147XX (4.2 turns) HK75XXA-3 (no hoses) Safe-T QC ® SS137XX (4.2 turns) (best for lower speeds) (both: 4.25 turns) (both: single cable, 3 turns) Rack & NFB™ NFB™ NFB™ No FeedBack HPS ® Rack & Pinion Pinion No FeedBack No FeedBack Pro Rack (order by components) Mechanical Rack Pro Rack Dual Cable or (cable) Single Cable Dual Cable SS152XX The Rack™ SS141XX SS151XX (4 turns) SS152XX (4 turns) (4 turns) (both: single cable, 4 turn (use SeaStar for multi- (use SeaStar for multi- (use SeaStar for multi- (use SeaStar for multi- engines & autopilots) engines & autopilots) engines & autopilots) engines & autopilots) Hydraulic BayStar™ HK4200/4230 BayStar™ or SeaStar ® PRO HK73XXA SeaStar ® Steering (O/B to 150 HP; 4.5 turns) or SeaStar ® HK63XX/ or HK75XXA-3 (no hoses) or SeaStar ® HK63XX-3/ HK6400-3 (no hoses) (both: 4.25 turns) or SeaStar ® P/A* HK6400-3 (5 turns) or or SeaStar ® P/A* SeaStar ® P/A* (must use (both: best for autopilots, SeaStar ® P/A* (order by components) P/A Pro with SeaStar Pro helm) cylinders are drive-specific) ALL NON-POWER-ASSISTED OUTBOARD ENGINES (NO FEEDBACK) CURRENT STEERING TYPE NOTE: “turns” in paren- theses refers to number of steering wheel turns lock-to-lock. Higher num- ber means lower turning effort. Lower number means quicker steering response. STEERING - Options