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There’s a good chance they are Groco’s

Have owned a Highfield 290 classic with 15 merc efi for 8 years now with no problems. I am in fresh water.

Actually the last year was 1991.

Shaps No they were basically plug and play. Rick

It’s been a few years but I was able to find some new old stock searay gauges which I think are Teleflex. Just needs to be an analog gauge. I would recommend Aetna digital tachs.

Welcome…give us a description..year power etc.

Yup it’s not cheap. The Flex is a forced rotation DA so it functions different than a regular DA you are able to compound with it. I own both Shourhold DA’s the original and the newer one. The Flex acts more like a Rotary but easier to use IMO.

I switched to the Flex 3401 last winter …it is a game changer when it comes to Duel Action, very pleased with it, it takes a bit to figure how to use it but after that you should love it.

You’re right there can be a lot of variables, location, slant back, camper top, material, goretex thread, type of isinglass etc.

$6,000 - $7,000 more if you need stainless framing.

I know it is close to launch time…today I polished the VHF antenna!

We do a little of everything regarding food. We carry a portable grill which we use a lot both on and off the boat, sometimes it’s just more fun and relaxing to grill than go out to eat. Most marinas are within walking distance to restaurants with the exception of Fayette. It depends on the...

Another good place to check things out in addition to what has already been mentioned is the Michigan DNR site midnrreservations.com site. Set up an account with your boat profile and its easy to check what is available at many Michigan marinas based on dates.

Like sbw1 said bike to Petosky and Bar Harbor for lunch is a must…if its calm its a nice dingy ride to Petosky also.