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Coiled black marine steering cable, seventeen feet long, half-ton rating

VEVOR

VEVOR HLX-FXX-17ft Boat Steering Cable 17 ft 0.5 Ton

SKU CH-SHN0-BVKK0

A 17 ft marine rotary steering cable rated for 0.5 ton tensile strength, compatible with most single-station outboard systems

  • TypeOther Appliances
  • Width19.29
  • 17 ft length fits standard outboard setups
  • 5 ton tensile strength handles heavy steering loads
  • 16 mm outer diameter resists abrasion and corrosion
  • 4 mm cable end matches common helm connections
  • 6 kg weight allows easy one-person installation

17 ft marine steering cable

The VEVOR HLX-FXX-17ft is a 17 ft rotary steering cable rated for 0.5 ton tensile strength. It replaces worn cables on single-station outboard systems and installs with the included end fittings. The 16 mm outer diameter and 5200 mm length suit standard helm-to-engine routing. Boat owners restoring steering response will find it a direct fit.

Low-friction conduit handles load and vibration

The cable runs inside a 16 mm outer jacket that resists chafe from engine vibration and salt exposure. A 500 kg maximum tensile force rating means the core handles peak steering loads without stretching. Routine checks of the 9.4 mm wide by 23 mm long end fittings keep the system free of binding and corrosion.

Fits single-station helms with standard rotary helms

The 9.4 mm cable end slides into common rotary helm gears and engine tilt-tube mounts. No extra adapters are required when the existing helm uses a matching 0.37 inch slot. Builders who need dual-station steering or hydraulic actuation will need a different system. The 3.6 kg weight adds minimal load to the transom bracket.

Highlights

  • 17 ft length fits standard outboard setups
  • 5 ton tensile strength handles heavy steering loads
  • 16 mm outer diameter resists abrasion and corrosion
  • 4 mm cable end matches common helm connections
  • 6 kg weight allows easy one-person installation

Specifications

TypeOther Appliances
Width19.29

Questions about this item

How do I route the 17 ft steering cable through the boat and what step is often missed?

Feed the 0.63 inch outer diameter cable along the helm-to-engine path, then secure both ends with the 0.37 inch wide by 0.91 inch long cable-end fittings; the step most people skip is verifying the 5200 mm length matches the exact helm-to-transom distance before cutting or bending.

What maintenance will the 0.5 ton tensile cable need over time?

Inspect the 16 mm jacket for cracks or corrosion every season, lubricate the inner core with marine-grade grease at the 9.4 mm wide cable ends, and replace the unit if the 500 kg maximum tensile force rating can no longer be met due to wear or elongation.

At what point does the 7.9 lb cable hit its limit during hard, sustained steering?

The 0.5 ton maximum tensile force is the first limit reached; continuous loads approaching 500 kg will cause permanent stretch in the 5200 mm core, so avoid sustained high-effort manoeuvres that keep tension near that threshold.

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