When your outboard's steering cable has to travel from the helm to the transom, the difference between 14 feet and 16 feet can feel like a small detail until it doesn't fit. That's the choice between the 14-foot SS13714 and the 16-foot SS13716 rotary steering kits. Both are designed for mechanical or manual steering on waterborne vehicles like yachts and fishing boats, but they have different cable lengths, different package contents, and different listed prices.
Quick Verdict
If you need a 14-foot cable and want a direct replacement for a Teleflex Marine SS13714, the 14ft kit is the straightforward pick. If you need a 16-foot cable and want a steering wheel included, the 16ft ALLROO kit is listed at a lower price and gives you more in the box.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | 14ft SS13714 | 16ft SS13716 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 96.92 | USD 91.97 |
| Cable length | 14 feet (4.27m) | 16 feet |
| Steering wheel | Not in listed package | 12.4-inch wheel included |
| Shaft size | 3/4-inch tapered shaft | 3/4-inch tapered shaft |
| Kit contents | Rotary helm, bezel kit, bolts/screws | Swivel helmet, 90-degree bezel kit, hardware |
| Fit note | Replaces Teleflex Marine SS13714 | Universal fit |
The quickest takeaway from the price column is that the longer 16ft kit is listed at USD 4.95 less than the 14ft kit. That's a meaningful consideration if you're comparing the two side by side, but it's not the only factor.
Where the 14ft Kit Wins
The 14ft SS13714 is the one to pick when your steering setup already uses a Teleflex Marine SS13714 and you want a replacement with the same reference. The package includes the rotary helm, a 4.27m cable, a 3/4-inch tapered shaft, a bezel kit, and the fixing hardware, so it's a complete manual steering package. Its shorter 14-foot cable is also easier to route in a tighter run where excess cable would be a problem.
Where the 16ft Kit Wins
The 16ft SS13716 is listed at a lower price while offering a longer cable and a steering wheel. The package includes a 16-foot cable, a 12.4-inch steering wheel, a swivel helmet, a 90-degree bezel kit, and hardware, making it a fuller kit for someone building a helm from scratch. The description also notes a 304 stainless steel seamless pipe for the output, which is a useful detail when corrosion resistance matters. Its universal-fit label means it isn't tied to a single OEM part number.
Product Notes
14ft SS13714 Rotary Steering Kit
The 14ft kit is built around the SS13714 reference number and explicitly lists Teleflex Marine SS13714 as the part it replaces. That makes it a direct replacement candidate for boats currently using that same cable. The package includes a rotary helm, a 14-foot steering cable, a 3/4-inch tapered shaft, a bezel kit, and fixing bolts and screws, so it's a fairly complete setup for a manual steering system. It's described as suitable for mechanical/manual steering on yachts, fishing boats, and other waterborne vehicles. The listed price is USD 96.92, which is higher than the 16ft kit in this head-to-head. The 14-foot cable length is the main limitation: if your boat's steering run needs more than 14 feet, this kit won't bridge that gap.
16ft SS13716 Rotary Steering Kit with Wheel
The 16ft kit from ALLROO is priced at USD 91.97, lower than the 14ft kit, and it includes a 16-foot steering cable, a 12.4-inch steering wheel, a swivel helmet, a 3/4-inch tapered shaft, a 90-degree bezel kit, and hardware. It's described as a universal fit for waterborne vehicles, so rather than matching a specific OEM reference like the SS13714, it's meant to work across a range of setups. The material attributes list iron and plastic, and the description calls out a 304 stainless steel seamless pipe for the output. If you need a longer cable and want a steering wheel in the box, this kit delivers more reach and a lower listed price. The trade-off is that the universal fit won't give you a named OEM compatibility reference.
Final Choice by Use Case
For a direct Teleflex Marine SS13714 replacement with a 14-foot cable, choose the 14ft SS13714. For a longer 16-foot run with a steering wheel, swivel helmet, and a lower listed price, choose the 16ft SS13716.
