Description
The Seastar SSC131 Series are light-duty rotary/through-tube steering cable designed for the SeaStar/Teleflex SH8050 (and compatible) helms.
It is rated for outboards roughly up to 50–55 hp and also retrofits older Morse C230/C231, Ultraflex T67/Compac-T, and similar setups. It replaces earlier cables such as certain Morse 264030 / Ultraflex M58 types without adapters.
Features
- Use with Seastar TXSH8050 Helm
- Outboards up to 55 hp
- Through tube connection
Retro fits these Helms
- Ultra flex T67
- Morse®C230/C231
- Compac - T®
- Teleflex SH8050
- Seastar SH8050
Retro fits these Cable
- Ultraflex M58
How to order Seastar SH8050 Steering System
Select:
- 1 x Seastar SH8050 Helm Drive
- 1 x Seastar TXSSC131 Cable - Specify length ( 1 ft increments)
- 1 x Connection Kit to Outboard ( Suits through tube connections)
- 1 x Steering Wheel - Max 15" to prevent excessive leverage
How to measure a replacement cable installation
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.

How to measure first-time steering cable installation
Measure cable routing path in boat as follows:
A = Center line of the wheel to gunwale (inches)
B = Dash to transom (inches)
C = Gunwale to cable connection at centered tiller (inches)
For tilt tube mounting, add A + B + C + 6", and round up to the next foot. Order that length of cable.
For transom/splashwell/stringer support mounting, add A + B + C, then subtract 6" and round up to the next foot. Order that length of cable.






