Genuine Honda BF175D-BF250D XL Aqua Marine Silver Swivel Case - Part Number: 50201-ZVL-000ZC
A genuine Honda extra-long-shaft swivel case for later BF175D, BF200D, BF225D and BF250D V6 outboards. The ZC suffix identifies the NHB14M Aqua Marine Silver Metallic finish. The swivel case forms the vertical steering pivot between the mounting frame and the port and starboard stern brackets.
⚙️ Key Features
Genuine Honda OEM XL swivel case
Correct part number 50201-ZVL-000ZC
NHB14M Aqua Marine Silver Metallic finish
Used on later BF175D-BF250D V6 engines
Supports steering bushings, tilt components and mounting frame
🚤 Compatibility
Honda BF175D XL variants
Honda BF200D and BF200DK1 XL variants
Honda BF225D and BF225DK1 XL variants
Honda BF250D and BF250DK1 XL variants
Applicable Aqua Marine Silver X, XX, XCD and XCR configurations
Representative serial families BBRJ, BBPJ and BBNJ
Approximate application era: 2018 onward
🔌 Function
The swivel case carries the engine's vertical steering axis, allowing the mounting frame and engine to rotate between the fixed stern brackets while supporting tilt and trim loads.
⚠️ Common Signs of Failure
Steering bore or liner is worn
Case is cracked from impact
Corrosion develops around the bushings
Steering becomes stiff or loose
Tilt components no longer align
Stern-bracket side play increases
🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference
OEM Supersession Chain
50201-ZVL-000ZC is the Aqua Marine Silver XL case
50201-ZVL-000ZB is the related NH565 Grand Prix White XL case
Colour suffixes identify finish variants rather than supersession
50201-ZVT-series cases are for BF140 / BF150 platforms and are not interchangeable
OEM / Related Numbers
50201-ZVL-000ZC
50201-ZVL-000ZB white colour variant
50211-ZY3-000 swivel-case liner
50214-ZY3-000 swivel-case bush
50100-ZVL-series mounting frame
50301-ZY3-030ZB right stern bracket
50311-ZVL-000ZC left stern bracket
Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents
No verified aftermarket complete swivel case
Genuine Honda ZC or the equivalent ZB colour variant is required where all geometry matches
Used genuine cases must be checked for bore wear, cracks and corrosion
Bushes and liners can be serviced separately but do not replace a damaged case
