Seastar Solutions Auxiliary Motor Steering
Seastar Solutions Auxiliary Motor Steering: Precision Control for Kicker & Trolling Motors
For boaters who run a kicker or trolling motor alongside their primary outboard, steering coordination between the two engines can be one of the most frustrating challenges on the water. Seastar Solutions has engineered a purpose-built answer to this problem with their auxiliary motor steering systems — products that let you command both engines from a single helm without sacrificing control, flexibility, or safety.
What Seastar Solutions Auxiliary Motor Steering Systems Do
Seastar Solutions' auxiliary motor steering products are designed to integrate a stern-mounted kicker engine or trolling motor into your existing SeaStar hydraulic steering setup. Rather than manually pivoting a secondary engine by hand or running a separate control system, these kits mechanically link the auxiliary motor to the primary hydraulic system, so your helm steers both engines simultaneously and predictably.
The core of the lineup is the Kicker Motor Tie Bar Cable Kit, available in multiple cable lengths — including 16", 22", 28", 34", and 44" — to accommodate the range of distances found between engines on different hull configurations. This flexibility makes it possible to spec the right solution whether you’re running a compact bass boat or a larger multi-species rig.
Patented Technology That Sets Seastar Apart
What distinguishes Seastar Solutions in this category is the engineering backbone of their auxiliary steering kits. These systems incorporate unique patented Xtreme 40 series cable technology , which delivers smooth, low-friction actuation even when the kicker motor is positioned at an offset angle from the primary engine. A flexible cable allows for adjustable locations of the kicker motor, allows independent trim and tilt of both engines, and allows the full steering stroke of both engines.
Installation is simplified through a universal ABYC steering connection (compliant with ABYC P17 & P21 standards) on the kicker motor, giving marine professionals and DIY installers alike a recognized, safety-approved connection standard to work with. The kits are also retrofittable to SeaStar Front Mount Cylinders, meaning many boaters can upgrade their existing setup without replacing their entire steering system.
System Compatibility
These auxiliary steering systems work with SeaStar hydraulic steering cylinders HC5345, HC5358, and HC5348. They are rated for use with trolling and kicker motors up to 20 hp. It's worth noting that these kits are designed specifically for SeaStar hydraulic systems and are not compatible with BayStar steering setups — so verifying your current helm configuration before purchase is essential.
A Brand Built on Marine Steering Innovation
For decades, Seastar Solutions — formerly known as Teleflex Marine — has been a leading name in marine steering, control cables, and hydraulic steering systems, known for precision engineering and long-term reliability that sets the standard for smooth handling across a wide range of boats. For nearly six decades, SeaStar has been providing innovative boating solutions, and the company first brought radical changes to small boat steering in 1962 with the Big-T cable steering system. Their auxiliary motor steering products carry that same legacy of purpose-built, application-specific engineering — making them a trusted choice for anglers and recreational boaters alike who demand reliable, integrated control on the water.
