{"product_id":"front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up28tx52","title":"Uflex UP28TX52 Front Mount Tilt Hydraulic Steering Helm – X52 Tilt, UP28 Series, 48° Range","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUflex UP28TX52 Front Mount Tilt Hydraulic Steering Helm – X52 Tilt, UP28 Series, 48° Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Uflex UP28TX52 combines the higher-displacement UP28 series hydraulic helm with the X52 tilt mechanism — delivering both the steering authority of the UP28 series and the ergonomic flexibility of a 48° adjustable tilt range with five locking positions. It is a direct drop-in replacement for SeaStar® front-mount tilt helms and is fully compatible with Teleflex\/SeaStar cylinders, hoses, and oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UP28TX52 is the right choice when you need more steering output than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up25tx52\"\u003eUP25TX52\u003c\/a\u003e provides, combined with the ability to adjust the steering wheel angle for driver comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUP28 Series Displacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Higher fluid output per stroke than UP25-series helms for larger cylinder and higher-demand applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX52 Tilt Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — 48° tilt range with five locking positions for adjustable steering wheel angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect SeaStar® Drop-In Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same mounting footprint as SeaStar front-mount tilt helms; no additional dash modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low-profile front-mount configuration for clean dash installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Lock Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides positive rudder lock to hold steering position under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral Relief Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — Over-pressure protection rated at 1,000 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" Tapered Stainless Steel Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — Corrosion-resistant; accepts most standard marine steering wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient Front-of-Dash Fill\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easy fluid access without removing the helm from the dash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasily Accessible Lock Valve and Shaft Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e — Simplified field servicing and seal replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Boss Fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with Uflex Kit OB, Kit OBSVS hose kits, and SeaStar hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief Valve Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP28TX52 | SKU: 216-UP28TX52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for SeaStar® front-mount tilt hydraulic steering helms requiring UP28-series output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger outboard and sterndrive hydraulic steering systems where the UP25TX52 is insufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDash configurations requiring both tilt adjustment and higher-displacement helm output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Teleflex\/SeaStar cylinders, hoses, and hydraulic oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Uflex Kit OB and Kit OBSVS hose kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX52 tilt mechanism fits standard Uflex tilt-mount rotary, rack and pinion, and hydraulic helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e X52 tilt mechanism is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e compatible with SilverSteer™ or MasterDrive™ steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the non-tilt UP28 version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-up28fm-front-mount-helm-216-up28fm\"\u003eUflex UP28FM Front Mount Hydraulic Helm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the tilt UP25 version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up25tx52\"\u003eUflex UP25TX52 Tilt Helm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The UP28TX52 is the right helm when you need both the higher steering output of the UP28 series \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the ergonomic benefit of a tilt-adjustable wheel — typically on larger outboard boats or twin-engine applications where the UP25TX52 feels slow or requires too many turns, and where the fixed wheel angle of a non-tilt helm is uncomfortable for the primary driver. It’s the most capable tilt helm in the standard Uflex lineup short of the SilverSteer™ system. As with all X52 tilt helms, confirm the original helm was a tilt unit before ordering — tilt and non-tilt helms are not interchangeable in most dash configurations. The X52 mechanism is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with SilverSteer™ or MasterDrive™ systems. For non-tilt UP28 installations, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-up28fm-front-mount-helm-216-up28fm\"\u003eUP28FM\u003c\/a\u003e. For high-performance bass and flats boat applications, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversteer-front-mount-helm-pump-1-5-cubic-inch-216-up25fsvs\"\u003eUP25FSVS SilverSteer™ Helm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250852134948,"sku":"216-UP28TX52","price":1768.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/216-UP28TX52_a2ebbec8-6ad2-4382-819c-878a6e03fced.jpg?v=1786511099","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up28tx52","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}