Seachoice 28261 Steering Guard – Stainless Steel, Cable & Hydraulic Steering Systems
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Seachoice 28261 Steering Guard – Stainless Steel, Cable & Hydraulic Steering Systems
The Seachoice 28261 Steering Guard is a stainless steel protective fitting designed to install on cable and side-mount hydraulic steering systems. It lubricates, cleans, and seals the steering rod at the engine connection point — protecting the rod from corrosion, contamination, and wear that shortens the life of cable and hydraulic steering systems.
For the 7/8" thread version compatible with Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Nissan, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Yamaha, and Force engines, see the Seachoice 28251 Steering Guard.
Key Features
- Lubricates, Cleans, and Seals — Protects the steering rod at the engine connection point from corrosion, contamination, and wear
- Stainless Steel Construction — Excellent corrosion resistance for saltwater and freshwater use
- Extends Steering System Life — Designed to significantly extend the service life of cable and hydraulic steering systems
- Eliminates Exposed Greasy Steering Rods — Seals the rod to keep it clean and protected
- Straightforward Installation — Designed for simple installation on existing steering systems
- Part Number: 28261 | SKU: 50-28261
Compatible Applications
- Cable steering systems on outboard-powered boats
- Side-mount hydraulic steering systems on outboard-powered boats
- Important: Verify the thread size of this unit matches your engine’s steering rod thread before ordering — confirm compatibility with your specific engine make and model
- For the 7/8" thread version with confirmed engine compatibility list, see the Seachoice 28251 Steering Guard
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: The 28261 Steering Guard serves the same protective function as the 28251 — lubricating, cleaning, and sealing the steering rod at the engine to extend system life and eliminate exposed, corroding steering rods. It is particularly valuable on saltwater boats where exposed steering rods corrode quickly and cause stiff, binding steering. The 28261 is best installed on a new or recently serviced steering system rather than on a system with an already corroded or worn rod. Before ordering, confirm the thread size of this unit matches your engine’s steering rod thread — the product listing does not specify a thread size, and using the wrong size will result in an incompatible fit. If your engine is on the 28251 compatibility list (Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Nissan, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Yamaha, or Force with 7/8" thread), the 28251 is the confirmed-fit option.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
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Item must be in new, unused condition
Product must be in its original packaging
All parts, components, hardware, manuals, and accessories must be included
Packaging must be undamaged and suitable for resale
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