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Big-Tฎ Rotary Steering


The Original Teleflex Steering System! For over 35 years, Big-Tฎ has been the most durable, versatile mechanical steering system made, with both single and dual station capability. The heavy duty helm incorporates a strong steel pinion, dual diecast gears and meaty shaft bearing supports, all encased in a rugged gear housing. It’s no wonder owners of small inboards have counted on the Teleflex Big-T since 1963!

Applications

Inboards up to 34 feet. Also suitable for sterndrive boats with power-assisted steering. Big-T systems accept steering wheels up to 20” diameter. Single system uses Teleflex SSC61 type cable. Dual system uses a special-order, non-returnable type cable SSC81AxxBxx.

Features

• Available in single or dual station versions.
• Responsive 3 turns from lock-to-lock.
• Standard 3/4” round tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• 2-piece bezel for 90ฐ or 20ฐ helm mount to dash.
• Optional 1-piece 90ฐ bezel for compact mounting.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

Dashboard Module Tilt Kit

For all types of engines including Outboard, Power-Assisted Stern Drive, non power-assisted Sterndrive and Inboard. Teleflex Tilt Steering brings comfort and convenience to any boat. Tilt steering allows adjustment of the wheel to suit nearly any physique and driving position. The Dashboard Module kit includes a Tilt helm, Tilt mechanism, mounting hardware and instructions.

Features

• 5 adjustment positions in 12บ increments.
• Attractive rugged design
• Models available for nearly all Teleflex steering systems
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering shafts
• Meets/exceeds applicable requirements

HPS™ Rack and Pinion

HPS™ Rack by Teleflex is the best 4-turn way to steer a power-assisted sterndrive or outboard! Ideal for small inboards too, HPS reduces backlash (free-play at the wheel) associated with power steered boats by up to 50%! A great choice for ski boats, too!

Applications

HPS™ Rack is ideal for all power-assisted sterndrives that can accept a mechanical steering cable and have adequate room for a rack & pinion steering cable behind the dash. It replaces most standard Teleflex Rack & Pinion steering without dash modifications. HPS Rack is available in single cable configuration and is for single station use only. It accepts wheels up to 16” diameter.

Features

• Designed for boats with power-assisted steering.
• Unique TFXtreme core steering cable technology delivers incredible response and minimal lost motion.
• Precise, 4-turn response of Rack & Pinion steering.
• Designed to handle normal steering loads.
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements..

HPS™ Rotary

HPS™ Rotary High Performance Steering by Teleflex is the best 3-turn way to steer a power-assisted sterndrive! Designed exclusively for power-steered boats, HPS reduces backlash (free-play at the wheel) associated with power steered boats by up to 50%!

Applications

HPS™ Rotary is ideal for all power-assisted sterndrives that can accept a mechanical steering cable. It replaces standard current generation Safe-Tฎ steering without dash modifications and most other rotary steering systems with minimal dash modifications. HPS Rotary is available in single cable configuration and is for single station use only. It accepts wheels up to 16” diameter.

Features

• Designed for boats with power-assisted steering.
• Unique 3-turn helm with planetary gears and coated helical steering cable combine to deliver a compact helm with incredible response and minimal lost motion.
• HPS Rotary helms fit standard Teleflex dash cutouts: either Safe-T/Rotary NFB or Tilt.
• Compact helm takes up little room behind the dash.
• Designed to handle normal steering loads.
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

JBS Jet Boat

Designed exclusively for Jet boats featuring a choice of two steering arc angles 135บ or 270บ lock to lock. Teleflex Jet boat steering is recommended in all Jet boat applications powered by Mercury Sport Jet and OMC turbo Jet up to 175 HP.

Features

• Ultra compact helm with stylish 4.4” bezel
• 135บ or 270บ turning arc lock-to- lock
• 90บ straight or 180บ cable entry options allow for alternate cable routing
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering shaft
• Uses SSC219XX steering cable available in 1ft increments
• Tilt helm available
• Built-in steering stops prevent additional cable stress in hard over positions
• Easy to install
• Stainless steel cable output ends
• SSC219 cable measures from end to end

NFB™ 4.2 Tilt Rotary

Patented No FeedBack Control — PLUS THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR TILT STEERING! You get Tilt Steering, the advantage of 4.2 turns lock-to-lock and our patented No FeedBack steering to lock out steering loads! Teleflex’s 4.2 Rotary NFB Tilt Kit puts all the latest mechanical steering technology in one box!

Applications

NFB 4.2 Tilt single-cable systems are suitable for most single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard or stern drive engines up to V-6 and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. 4.2 Tilt accepts wheels up to 16” diameter. Drop-in replacement for all current generation Teleflex Tilt Steering with no dash modification — and replaces other rotary steering systems with minimal dash modifications.

Features

• Teleflex Tilt Steering with 48ฐ of total adjustment in five 12ฐ positions.
• Patented NFB (No FeedBack™).
• Comfortable 4.2 turns from lock-to-lock.
• Minimal clutch free play.
• Standard 3/4” round tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation: uses Teleflex Quick Connect (QC) steering cable.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

NFB™ 4.2 Rotary

(Single System)

Patented No FeedBack Steering Control for about the cost of an old-fashioned steering replacement. With the advantage of 4.2 turns lock-to-lock and our patented No FeedBack steering to lock out steering loads, Teleflex’s 4.2 Rotary NFB Steering is the ideal single-cable system for most non-power-steered boats. The helm is a drop-in replacement for current generation Safe-T with no dash modifications required.

Applications (Single System)

NFB 4.2 single-cable systems are suitable for most single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard and stern drive engines up to V-6 and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. 4.2 accepts wheels up to 16” diameter. Use dual cable system for boats with engine flutter or steering instability. Replaces nearly all Teleflex Safe-Tฎ steering systems without dash modification.

Features (Single System)

• Patented NFB (No FeedBack™) helm.
• Comfortable 4.2 turns from lock-to-lock.
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation: uses Teleflex Quick Connect (QC) steering cable.
• Kits include: cable, helm, 90ฐ bezel and hardware.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

NFB™ Rack

(Single System)

The easy-to-sell, easy-to-install upgrade to the most popular Rack and Pinion steering system in boating. Teleflex has applied its patented No FeedBack technology to the incredible precision of a rack and pinion system, and engineered-in serious advances in steering comfort and control. And — it’s a drop-in replacement for Teleflex “The Rack”.

Applications (Single System)

NFB Rack single-cable systems are suitable for most single-station boats with a single non-power-assisted outboard engine up to V-6 and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. NFB Rack accepts wheels up to 16” diameter.
New Back Mount design means easy installation; helm & cable are installed as a unit from behind dash and replace standard Teleflex rack steering without dash modifications.

Features (Single System)

• Patented NFB (No FeedBack™) helm
• Precise feel of 4 turns from lock-to-lock.
• Minimal clutch free play.
• Standard 3/4” round tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation.
• Kits include: cable, helm, 90ฐ bezel and hardware.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

NFB Pro Rack (Dual System)

The only Rack and Pinion steering system for the high performance boater. Teleflex combines its patented No FeedBack technology with the incredible precision and control of a dual cable rack and pinion system. Now more than ever, NFB means performance! Teleflex offers Pro Rack for high performance hulls and motors — boats which have engine flutter, experience instability or simply need that extra margin of control at the helm. It’s a drop-in replacement for Teleflex “The Rack”.

Applications (Dual System)

NFB Pro Rack systems are suitable for single-station, high performance boats equipped with a single non-power-assisted outboard (up to V-6) in which engine flutter or steering instability is present. NFB Pro Rack accepts wheels up to 16” diameter. New Back Mount design installs easily and replaces standard Teleflex rack steering without dash modifications.

Features (Dual System)

• Patented NFB (No FeedBack™) Steering helm.
• Dual cables minimize lost motion in system.
• Precise feel of 4 turns from lock-to-lock.
• Minimal clutch free play.
• Standard 3/4” round tapered steering wheel shaft.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation.
• Kits include: cable, helm, 90ฐ bezel and hardware.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

NFB™ Safe-Tฎ II Rotary

Delivering additional comfort and safety on today’s outboard power boats (V4 max) locking out the torque felt at the steering wheel generated by the rotation of the propeller. Replaces standard Safe-Tฎ steering without dash modifications. For single station use only.

Features

• Patented No FeedBack Steering mechanism
• 3.0 turns from lock-to-lock
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering shaft
• Available either as separate components or as a complete system ready to install
• Fast, easy installation: uses Teleflex Quick Connect (QC) cable and standard Safe-T mounting pattern
• Tilt option available

Safe-Tฎ QC Rotary

Ideal for traditional boat applications, Safe-T QC suits inboards, small outboard and power assisted stern drive applications.

Features

• 3.0 turns lock-to-lock
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering shaft
• Available either as separate components or as a complete system ready to install
• Fast, easy installation: uses simple snap-in connection, Teleflex Quick Connect (QC) cable and industry standard Safe-T mounting hardware
• Tilt options available
• Kits include: cable, helm, bezel, hardware and instructions

The Rack™

This unique back mount Rack system allows fast and easy installation and delivers a precise and comfortable
steering “feel”. Suitable for use on outboard and stern drive boats. Applies to virtually all power-assisted stern drive boats with wheels up to 16” diameter. Back Mount Replaces 1984-date Teleflex “The Rack” steering without dash modification. (Requires use of SSC134XX Back Mount Rack cable or the premium cable with TFXtreme technology SSC154XX.)
Components are available for dual cable systems, but we recommend No-Feed Back steering for all dual cable steered outboards.

Features

• Precise, easy 4 turns lock-to-lock
•Drop in replacement steering system for the Morse command 200 rack system.
• Standard 3/4” tapered steering shaft
• Uses SSC 134XX steering cables
• Complete systems and individual cables available in 1ft increments ie: SS14112 or SSC13412 (12ft)
• Tilt helm available
• NFB Rack version also available
• Kits include: cable, helm, bezel and hardware.
• Stainless steel cable output ends.
• Fast, easy installation: back mount design allows placement in dash PLUS mounting hardware fits standard Teleflex rack holes.
• Meets A.B.Y.C. standards.
• Meets N.M.M.A. certification requirements.

Tilt Steering

The ultimate in Tilt Steering Technology. Tilt Steering delivers unsurpassed performance and flexibility making it the perfect system for all possible applications and boat types. Classic helm for hydraulic applications only.

Features

• Pre-loaded dual taper bearings ensures minimal excess free play
• Smooth operation and feel
• Shaft seals to prevent water ingress
• 48 degrees of tilt articulation
• 5 positive lock positions
• Up to 3 style options
• Compact footprint
• Maintenance free
• Fits most styled and formed dashes