SeaStar HP6159 Honda Drive Bracket Kit for Kicker Cable Tie Bars

SeaStar HP6159 - Honda Drive Bracket Kit for Kicker Cable Tie Bars

The SeaStar HP6159 is the Honda-specific drive bracket kit used with the SeaStar Kicker Cable Tie Bar system. It mounts to compatible Honda outboards to provide a clean attachment point for the kicker tie bar cable, so you can steer your auxiliary (kicker) engine using your existing SeaStar hydraulic steering at the helm. This is the brand-specific engine bracket only; pair it with the appropriate HP62xx cable length and supporting hardware as needed.

At a Glance

• Part No.: HP6159
• Application: Honda outboards - engine-side drive bracket for SeaStar kicker cable tie bars
• System: SeaStar Kicker Cable Tie Bar (manual steering of a kicker via the main SeaStar helm)
• Use with: HP62xx Kicker Cable Tie Bar cable kits in various lengths
• Benefit: Flexible cable link keeps full tilt/trim and allows independent mounting of the kicker while sharing helm control

How the Kicker Cable Tie Bar works

SeaStar’s kicker tie bar uses an XTreme-style cable between the main engine’s steering cylinder and your auxiliary engine. The drive bracket on the kicker (this HP6159 for Honda) provides a secure anchor point for the cable so the kicker steers with the helm without rigid linkages. This approach preserves full tilt/trim and placement flexibility for the auxiliary engine.

Choosing the Cable Length

• Measure the straight-line distance between the SeaStar cylinder connection on the main engine and the bracket location on the kicker, then select the closest HP62xx cable kit length.
• Common sizes in stock: HP6216 (16 in), HP6218 (18 in), HP6222 (22 in), HP6228 (28 in), HP6234 (34 in), HP6244 (44 in).

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Installation Overview - Engine-Side Drive Bracket (Honda)

This is a planning overview. Always follow the instructions included with your tie bar kit and bracket hardware, and verify clearances with the engine tilted and steered lock-to-lock.

1. Locate the bracket position on the Honda kicker per the kit guidance, ensuring straight cable approach, no chafe, and full range of tilt/trim.
2. Mock-up the cable run from the SeaStar cylinder on the main engine to the HP6159 bracket to confirm length and routing before final fastening.
3. Install the bracket and hardware on the kicker. Align the pivot so the cable end operates in a straight line through the steering arc. Use thread locking compound only if specified by the kit instructions.
4. Attach the cable end to the bracket per the HP62xx cable kit instructions. Verify neutral steering position and symmetry port-to-starboard.
5. Function test: With the boat on the trailer or dock, turn the helm lock-to-lock and tilt both engines through their ranges to confirm no binding. Sea trial and recheck fasteners after first outing.

FAQs

• Is HP6159 the complete tie bar kit? No - HP6159 is the Honda engine-side bracket. You still need the HP62xx cable kit length and, in many installs, mount plate hardware like HP6156.
• What cable length do I choose? Measure the straight-line distance between the SeaStar cylinder connection and the bracket point on the kicker, then select the closest HP62xx length.
• Why use a cable tie bar instead of a solid link? The flexible cable preserves independent tilt/trim and allows more mounting options for the kicker while steering from the helm.

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