{"product_id":"uflex-usa-b184-side-mount-boat-control-with-trim","title":"Uflex USA B184 Side Mount Single Lever Control with Power Trim","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex USA B184 is a side mount, single-lever engine control for outboard boats. One handle runs both throttle and shift, and there's a power trim switch built right into the grip so you can trim on the fly without letting go. It fits MachZero and most standard control cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uflex USA B184 is a side mount engine control built for outboard boats. It's the box that bolts to the side of your console or dash and gives you one lever to run everything: forward, neutral, reverse, and throttle, all in a single smooth motion. Push the handle forward and you shift into gear and add throttle in one move. That's what \"single lever, dual action\" means, and once you've run a boat this way you won't want to go back to separate shift and throttle levers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the B184 stand out in the Uflex side mount line is the \u003cstrong\u003epower trim switch built into the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. You keep your hand on the control and trim the engine up or down with your thumb. No reaching for a separate button on the dash while you're trying to hold a heading in a following sea. If you run an outboard with power trim and tilt, this is the control that keeps everything under one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShifting is clean and deliberate. The handle has a \u003cstrong\u003epull-out neutral warm-up\u003c\/strong\u003e feature, so you can pull the grip out and rev the engine in neutral to warm it up on a cold morning without ever putting the boat in gear. There's a neutral-start interlock too, so the control has to be in neutral before the engine will crank. Little things, but they're the difference between a control that feels like a factory rig and one that fights you at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable compatibility is where a lot of folks get tripped up on a repower or a helm swap, so let's be clear. The B184 works with \u003cstrong\u003eMachZero cables and most standard 3300-series control cables\u003c\/strong\u003e, which covers the vast majority of outboard setups on the water. If you're replacing an old control, measure your existing cables and match the length, and you're usually good to go. The dual-action design pulls and pushes the cable through its full travel, so you get positive shifting and full throttle range as long as the cable is routed with smooth bends and no binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Owners of outboard-powered center consoles, walkarounds, bay boats, and runabouts who want a proven side mount control at a fair price. It's a great choice on a repower when the old control is sloppy or the trim button has quit, and it's just as at home on a fresh rigging job. Side mount is the right pick when your helm has the room on the side of the console for the control box, which is most single-engine and many twin outboard layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few install notes from folks who've rigged these. Route the cables so the lever gets its full travel without the cable jacket binding at a tight bend. Give yourself a gentle sweep instead of a hard elbow behind the dash. Secure the trim switch wiring away from the pivot so it doesn't chafe as the handle moves, a couple of zip ties do the job. And in salt air, hit the trim button contacts with a little dielectric grease at install. The trim contacts are the first thing corrosion goes after, and a dab of grease keeps that button crisp for years. If you're running MachZero cables, set the preload with a quarter-turn adjustment so you don't get any neutral creep once everything's connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUflex USA has been building steering and control gear for boats for a long time, and it shows in the feel of this unit. The detents are positive, the trim switch is right where your thumb lands, and the whole thing is designed to take spray and sun the way marine gear has to. It's honest equipment that does its job every time you turn the key. Bolt it up, run your cables, wire the trim, and you've got a clean, one-handed helm that any boater can run confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide mount design bolts to the side of your console or dash, the standard layout for most single and twin outboard helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle lever, dual action control runs both throttle and shift in one smooth motion, so you shift into gear and add throttle with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower trim switch built into the handle lets you trim the engine up or down with your thumb without letting go of the control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePull-out neutral warm-up lets you rev the engine in neutral to warm it up without putting the boat in gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutral-start interlock keeps the engine from cranking unless the control is in neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with MachZero cables and most standard 3300-series control cables, so it drops onto the majority of outboard setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePositive detents and full cable travel deliver clean shifting and full throttle range on outboard boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt by Uflex USA for years of spray and sun the way marine control gear has to hold up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Uflex USA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the B184 work with my control cables?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for MachZero cables and most standard 3300-series control cables, which covers the vast majority of outboard boats. On a repower or helm swap, measure your existing cables and match the length, and you're usually good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a power trim switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The trim switch is built right into the handle, so you can trim the engine up or down with your thumb while keeping your hand on the control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat engines does this control fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for outboard engines with power trim and tilt. One lever runs both throttle and shift for the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a side mount or a binnacle control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a side mount control, meaning it bolts to the side of your console or dash rather than mounting flat on top. Side mount is the right choice when your helm has room on the side of the console, which is most single-engine and many twin outboard layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I warm up the engine in neutral?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The handle has a pull-out neutral warm-up feature. Pull the grip out and you can rev the engine in neutral to warm it up on a cold morning without ever shifting into gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it control both throttle and shift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a single lever, dual action control, so one handle handles both shifting and throttle. Push forward to shift into gear and add throttle in one motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a neutral safety start?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. There's a neutral-start interlock, so the control has to be in neutral before the engine will crank. That keeps the boat from lurching when you turn the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the trim button working in salt air?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePut a little dielectric grease on the trim button contacts at install. The contacts are the first spot corrosion goes after in a saltwater environment, and a dab of grease keeps the button responsive for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to adjust MachZero cables after install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSet the cable preload with a small quarter-turn adjustment once everything's connected. 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