Ride & Handling
Ride & Handling
Dometic offers a variety of products to enhance mobile living, focusing on freedom and independence. Their catalog includes solutions for cooking, personal hygiene, temperature control, and driving safety.
The catalog is organized into sections covering mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic steering systems, mechanical and electronic controls, trim tabs, jackplates, fuel solutions, and control cables.
- Mechanical Steering: Dometic SeaStar provides advanced mechanical steering systems for precision and performance, suitable for a wide range of outboard-powered boats.
- Hydraulic Steering: Offers complete control and comfort, with options for most boating applications.
- Electronic Steering: The Optimus Electronic Power Steering ensures responsive control and comfort.
This guide helps identify and replace mechanical steering systems in marine applications, detailing various systems, their original names, dates of use, cable colors, and recommended replacements.
- Safe-T® QC Systems: Used from 1996 to present, with black cables. Replacement cable: SSC62XX.
- Safe-T® Dual Cable Systems: Used from 1975 to 2008, available in white or black. Replacement cable: SSC62XX.
- NFB 4.2 Systems: Used from 1990 to present, with black cables. Replacement cable: SSC62XX.
- The Rack Systems: Various versions used from 1973 to present, with different cable colors. Replacement options include NFB Rack (SS151XX) and HPS Rack components.
- Features a new helm, high-efficiency cable, and new-style bezel.
- Offers unparalleled smoothness and efficiency with minimal lost motion.
- Designed for easy installation with a quick connect feature.
- Made in the USA with robust construction for high steering loads.
- Provides smooth, easy control of electric power-assisted steering for various boats.
- Reduces steering effort significantly, offering a car-like driving experience.
- Integrates with existing SeaStar rack or rotary cable steering systems.
- Features a built-in fail-safe system that reverts to mechanical steering if needed.
All Dometic steering cables exceed ABYC safety standards and ISO/IMCI/NMMA certification requirements.
Details on SeaStar and BayStar products, including specifications, assembly guides, and service kits for different steering configurations.
- Assembly and Installation: Instructions for assembling and installing steering systems.
- Service and Maintenance: Guidelines for servicing hydraulic cylinders using specific kits.
- Use SeaStar Steering Fluid exclusively for optimal performance.
- BayStar systems are recommended for single-outboard boats up to 150 HP, while SeaStar systems are suitable for higher performance applications.
- BayStar is not intended for high-speed, high-performance boats like Bass Boats.
- Specific components are not compatible with certain cylinder models.
An all-electric steering system for outboard engines, eliminating the need for hydraulic components. It integrates the drive train, position sensor, brake, and electronics into a single unit.
- First all-electric remote mount steering actuator for outboards.
- Integrated electronics with a fully potted steering control unit.
- Compact design with high performance.
- Durable with ultra corrosion-resistant shafts and wear-resistant components.
- Compatible with NMEA 2000 and various autopilot systems.
- Reduced maintenance with no hydraulic fluid required.
- Simple installation with a customer-installable molded harness.
- Manual override capability for centering engines.
- Space and weight savings compared to hydraulic systems.
Details on Dometic's compliant marine fuel system architectures, including Passive Purge and Vapor Relief systems, designed to manage fuel vapors and emissions effectively.
Includes details on various components like ullage valves, direct fills, carbon canisters, and deck fills, ensuring compliance with EPA and ABYC standards.
Designed for high moisture and corrosive saltwater environments, featuring a manual override and visual indicators for open and closed positions.
Dometic's catalog offers comprehensive solutions for marine steering, controls, and fuel systems, emphasizing safety, reliability, and ease of use. Adhering to specified guidelines and using recommended products is essential for maintaining the safety and performance of Dometic's systems.
Catalog excerpts
RIDE & HANDLING MARINE STEERING, CONTROLS & FUEL SOLUTIONS
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CONTENTS RIDE & HANDLING CATALOG MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY. Welcome to Dometic! Millions of people around the world are using Dometic products. They all have one thing in common – the longing for freedom and independence on the move. Our job is to meet their essential needs on the journey. Like cooking, keeping food fresh, taking care of personal hygiene and maintaining a pleasant temperature. We also create solutions to make driving safer and more convenient and innovative electronic devices for smart useof precious battery power. Welcome to our new catalog! We invite you to go on a journey of...
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STEERING Mechanical Steering Hydraulic Steering Electronic Steering CONTROLS Mechanical Controls Pro-Pedal Pro-Trim Electronic Controls CONTROL CABLES Xtreme™ Cables OEM Cables Selection Guide Based on Engine Type Universal Cables Jet Boat Cables Panel Cables Cross Reference for Other Brands of Cables Identification Guides Control Cable Connection Kits TRIM TABS Optimus Adaptive Trim Tabs Adaptive Trim Tabs Standard Trim Tabs JACKPLATES MEGA Jackplates Xtreme™ Jackplates Standard Jackplates Manual Jackplates Jackplate Accessories FUEL SOLUTIONS Custom Molded Fuel Tanks Diurnal Fuel Systems Ullage...
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STEERING OVERVIEW / Mechanical / Hydraulic / Electronic
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POWER & CONTROL MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY — 5
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STEERING OVERVIEW MARINE STEERING SYSTEMS Take command of your vessel with Optimus Electronic Power Steering Systems or command the sea with any of our SeaStar, BayStar, or Xtreme™ steering products. Dometic SeaStar offers the most reliable, safe, and easy to use steering products on the marine market. Innovating the most advanced mechanical steering, Dometic SeaStar Mechanical Steering components are engineered with precision to perform effortlessly. Feel the superior driving performance from the best mechanical steering system on the market. Our system and components are American-built and...
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POWER & CONTROL NMMA TYPE ACCEPTED LIST FOR DOMETIC STEERING STEERING SYSTEM NAME Xtreme™ Steering NFB (No Feedback) Helms Rotary Steering Systems: Includes No FeedBack / Non No Feedback helms, Tilt helms, Bezels and Cables NFB No Feedback Mechanical Steering Safe-T II (No FeedBack) Rotary Steering Systems: Includes No FeedBack standard helms, Tilt helms, bezels and cables. NFB Rack/Pro Rack Rack & Pinion Steering Systems: Includes No FeedBack standard helms, Tilt helms, Dual Cable Systems, bezels and cables. NFB 4.2 (No FeedBack) Rotary Steer ing Systems: Includes No FeedBack standard helms,...
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STEERING OVERVIEW STEERING OPTIONS BASED ON ENGINE TYPE ALL OUTBOARDS & HYDRAULIC POWER-ASSISTED STERN DRIVES denotes Tilt Steering available for this product. NOTE: “turns” in parentheses refers to number of steering wheel turns lock-to-lock. Higher number means lower turning effort. Lower number means quicker steering response. CURRENT STEERING TYPE Hydraulic Power-Assisted Outboards/Sterndrives Inboards Rotary Mechanical (cable) Xtreme™ SSX176 (5 turns) NFB™ Safe-T II SS132XX (3 turns) or NFB™ 4.2 Rotary Single Cable SS147XX (4.2 turns) NFB™ 4.2 Rotary No FeedBack Dual Cable (4.2 turns) (best...
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ALL INBOARDS & NON-HYDRAULIC POWER ASSISTED STERN DRIVES denotes Tilt Steering available for this product. NOTE: “turns” in parentheses refers to number of steering wheel turns lock-to-lock. Higher number means lower turning effort. Lower number means quicker steering response. CURRENT STEERING TYPE STERN DRIVES INBOARD POWERED BOATS, INCLUDING MULTIPLE STATIONS Up to 34 feet (most engines) Up to 50 feet (single or dual engines) Mechanical (cable) NFB™ 4.2 Rotary Single Cable SS147XX (4.2 turns) or NFB™ Rack Single Cable SS151XX (4 turns) 4.2 Non NFB™ (single cable; order by components; (4 turns)...
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STEERING MECHANICAL STEERING MECHA STEE
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POWER & CONTROL NICAL RING MOBILE LIVING MADE EASY — 11
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STEERING MECHANICAL STEERING MECHANICAL STEERING IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Original System Name (Version) Dates Used & Cable Color(s) Replacement (Non-Hydraulic Power-Assist Outboards & I/OS) Replacement (Power-Assist & Small Inboards) Teleflex® and Morse® Traditional-Technology ROTARY Steering Systems To Dometic Big-T® (older) SSC72XX/SC69XX Cable 1963-1972 White, Blue or Black 1972-2021 White, Blue or Black Morse® Command 2 Rotary 300622/300623/300624 Morse® Command 290 Dual Cable Systems (2) 304411 Cables NFB 4.2 NFB Dual † or SeaStar (components) (see SeaStar Selection Guide) Safe-T® (Version...
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Original System Name (Version) Dates Used & Cable Color(s) Replacement (Non-Hydraulic Power-Assist Outboards & I/OS) Replacement (Power-Assist & Small Inboards) Teleflex® NFB™ NO-FEEDBACK™ & Morse® NFS™ ROTARY Steering Systems To Dometic Morse® NFS 304415 Cable (NFB not for hydraulic power steering or inboard) Morse® NFS Dual Cable (2) 304415 Cable NFB 4.2 Dual Cable (Components) (NFB not for hydraulic power steering or inboard) (NFB not for hydraulic power steering or inboard) Direct Replacement Cable for these systems is SSC62XX NFB 4.2 Dual Cable (2) SSC62XX Cable NFB 4.2 Dual Cable (Components)...
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STEERING MECHANICAL STEERING MECHANICAL STEERING IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Original System Name (Version) Dates Used & Cable Color(s) Replacement (Non-Power-Assist Outboards & I/OS) Replacement (Power-Assist & Small Inboards) Teleflex® NFB™ NO-FEEDBACK™ RACK & PINION Steering Systems To Dometic NFB Rack (Back Mount)* SSC134XX Cable (NFB not for power steering or Inboard) Direct Replacement Cable for these systems is SSC134XX/SSCX154XX NFB Pro Rack (Back Mount)* Dual Cable System SSC135XX (NFB not for power steering or Inboard) Direct Replacement Cable for these systems is SSC135XX Competitive Brand...
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Original System Name (Version) Dates Used & Cable Color(s) Replacement (Non-Hydraulic Power-Assist Outboards & I/OS) Replacement (Hydraulic Power-Assist & Small Inboards) Competitive Brand Rack & Pinion Steering Systems To Dometic ACCO 58-8724 (Morse® ARC Cable 305396) NFB Rack (SS151XX)† No Replacement Cable HPS Rack (components) or The Rack (SS141XX) DetMar® (Detroit Marine) Cables 4-200/4-400/4-600/DMS500 (Morse® DRC 305013) NFB Rack (SS151XX)† No Replacement Cable HPS Rack (components) or The Rack (SS141XX) Mercury Ride Guide and Quicksilver® NFB Rack (SS151XX)† No Replacement Cable HPS Rack...
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