Choosing a rotary steering kit for your boat usually starts with one measurement: how much steering cable your outboard layout needs. For shoppers browsing marine steering controls propellers, the 14 Ft Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13714 Marine W/ 13.5" Wheel and the 12 Feet Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13712 Marine With 13.5" Wheel are two rotary-style options that look similar but differ in cable length and listed price.
Quick verdict: Need a 14-foot cable and prefer the lower listed price? Choose the SS13714 at $85.99. Need a 12-foot cable and can work with a $97.99 listed price? Choose the SS13712.
| Product | Listed Price | Steering Cable | Steering Wheel | Steering Shaft | Material | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ft Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13714 Marine W/ 13.5" Wheel | USD 85.99 | 14 ft | 13.5" | 3/4" | Cast Steel, Stainless Steel | |
| 12 Feet Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13712 Marine With 13.5" Wheel | USD 97.99 | 12 ft | 13.5" | 3/4" | Cast Steel, Stainless Steel |
Why you might choose the SS13714 The 14-foot kit is built around a 14-foot steering cable, making it the better fit if your boat needs that extra run. It lists at $85.99, which is $12.00 lower than the 12-foot kit's $97.99. The kit is also listed as a replacement for Teleflex Marine SS13714, which can help if you're matching an existing part number. It shares the 13.5-inch steering wheel and 3/4-inch steering shaft with the 12-foot model.
Why you might choose the SS13712 If your steering run measures 12 feet, the 12-foot kit gives you the matching cable length without extra cable. It lists at $97.99 and carries the reference number SS13712. The description points to a rotary mechanism designed to reduce turning effort and improve steering precision. It also shares the 13.5-inch wheel, 3/4-inch shaft, and cast steel/stainless steel construction with the 14-foot kit.
14 Ft Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13714 Marine W/ 13.5" Wheel
This rotary steering kit combines a 14-foot cable with a 13.5-inch wheel and 3/4-inch shaft. The listed price is $85.99, the lower of the two in this comparison. Cast steel and stainless steel construction are listed for the kit. The description highlights the marine steering flat interface system and an aluminum alloy rudder, while the steering wheel is described as high-quality plastic. If you're replacing an existing Teleflex Marine SS13714, this kit is listed as a replacement for that part number. The trade-off: the 14-foot cable is only useful if your boat actually requires that length. For a 12-foot steering run, this longer cable would be more than the setup needs.
12 Feet Boat Rotary Steering System Outboard Kit SS13712 Marine With 13.5" Wheel
This kit is centered on a 12-foot steering cable, with a 13.5-inch wheel and 3/4-inch shaft. The listed price is $97.99, so it costs $12.00 more than the 14-foot kit in this pair. It is identified by reference number SS13712 and includes a UPC of 199413035539. The description emphasizes reduced turning effort, improved steering precision, and a smooth operation rotary mechanism. Material is cast steel and stainless steel. The main limitation is the price: you're paying more for a shorter cable. If your measurement comes out to 12 feet, though, the matched cable length makes this kit the one that fits without extra cable.
Final pick by use case
- Boat needs a 14-foot steering cable? Go with the SS13714 at $85.99.
- Boat needs a 12-foot steering cable? Go with the SS13712 at $97.99.
- On a budget and cable length is flexible? The SS13714 gives you the lower listed price.
