{"product_id":"tilt-mechanism-216-x52","title":"Uflex X52 Tilt Mechanism – 48° Range, 5 Positions, Retrofit for Uflex Helms","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUflex X52 Tilt Mechanism – 48° Range, 5 Positions, Retrofit for Uflex Helms\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Uflex X52 is the tilt mechanism used in all Uflex TX52 series tilt helms — available here as a standalone unit for retrofitting onto compatible Uflex rotary, rack and pinion, and hydraulic helms that were originally installed without tilt adjustment. The X52 provides a 48° tilt range with five locking positions, allowing the steering wheel angle to be adjusted for driver comfort and ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe X52 is the same mechanism built into the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up25tx52\"\u003eUP25TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up28tx52\"\u003eUP28TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up33tx52\"\u003eUP33TX52\u003c\/a\u003e tilt helms. If you are replacing a complete helm, purchasing one of those complete tilt helm units is typically more straightforward than retrofitting the X52 onto an existing helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48° Tilt Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wide adjustment range for driver comfort and ergonomic wheel positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Locking Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Positive locking at five positions across the tilt range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrofit Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits standard Uflex tilt-mount rotary, rack and pinion, and hydraulic helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e X52 | SKU: 216-X52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Uflex tilt-mount rotary steering helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Uflex tilt-mount rack and pinion steering helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Uflex tilt-mount hydraulic steering helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with SilverSteer™ or MasterDrive™ steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for use on applications where the horsepower exceeds the rating of the boat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify your helm is a tilt-mount configuration and is compatible with the X52 before ordering — the X52 does not fit non-tilt-mount helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor complete tilt helm units with the X52 mechanism already installed, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up25tx52\"\u003eUflex UP25TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up28tx52\"\u003eUP28TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up33tx52\"\u003eUP33TX52\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 X52 is the correct part when you have an existing Uflex tilt-mount helm that needs a new or replacement tilt mechanism — most commonly when the original X52 mechanism is worn, damaged, or seized and the helm itself is otherwise in good condition. It is also used when retrofitting tilt adjustment onto a compatible Uflex helm that was originally installed without it, though this requires confirming the helm is a tilt-mount configuration. If you are replacing the entire helm rather than just the tilt mechanism, purchasing a complete \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up25tx52\"\u003eUP25TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up28tx52\"\u003eUP28TX52\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/front-mount-tilt-helm-216-up33tx52\"\u003eUP33TX52\u003c\/a\u003e tilt helm is typically more cost-effective and simpler than sourcing the X52 separately. The X52 is \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with SilverSteer™ or MasterDrive™ systems — confirm your helm type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250854821924,"sku":"216-X52","price":451.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/216-X52.jpg?v=1786511135","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/tilt-mechanism-216-x52","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}