Highfield… any regrets?

Our is the GT Version and the off set helm appears to cause a low spot to collect water. We had one done to match our canvas. That is about all it does " Match The Canvas".
 
Been considering a move up from my 10' 2" Achilles hard air floor with a 2.5 Suzuki to the Highfield 310 CL packaged with the 20 HP Yamaha

Has the bow locker and the new fwd bow tube mounted bowstep

I'm at the Miami Show and have just read this entire thread

I have the Hurley H30, installed offset with the hand crank, purchased last year with the idea I might move to a hard bottom dink.

Problem is the Achilles rides tight against the raised transom step and the Highfield beam is 5" wider, but wait a minute, (just figured this out as I typed this) that means it's only 2.5" wider off the dink's own centerline......

Hmmmmm

Well with that revelation, plus the hard bottom keel, may just lift the Highfield up higher off the Hurley and the swim platform than the hard air floor Achilles, perhaps this arrangement WILL work.

Boat show pricing for the tiller Yamaha 20 HP CL310 is $6,178

Based on this thread, that seems like a DEAL !

Boat is rated for 20 hp, but the Yamaha 25 is the same motor, same weight, but it's fuel injected - NO CARB !

Just thinking aloud.....

HELP ME RHONDA ! ! ! !

BEST !

RWS
 
Maybe A Dancer said:
Been considering a move up from my 10' 2" Achilles hard air floor with a 2.5 Suzuki to the Highfield 310 CL packaged with the 20 HP Yamaha

Has the bow locker and the new fwd bow tube mounted bowstep

I'm at the Miami Show and have just read this entire thread

I have the Hurley H30, installed offset with the hand crank, purchased last year with the idea I might move to a hard bottom dink.

Problem is the Achilles rides tight against the raised transom step and the Highfield beam is 5" wider, but wait a minute, (just figured this out as I typed this) that means it's only 2.5" wider off the dink's own centerline......

Hmmmmm

Well with that revelation, plus the hard bottom keel, may just lift the Highfield up higher off the Hurley and the swim platform than the hard air floor Achilles, perhaps this arrangement WILL work.

Boat show pricing for the tiller Yamaha 20 HP CL310 is $6,178

Based on this thread, that seems like a DEAL !

Boat is rated for 20 hp, but the Yamaha 25 is the same motor, same weight, but it's fuel injected - NO CARB !

Just thinking aloud.....

HELP ME RHONDA ! ! ! !

BEST !

RWS
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Do fuel injection no question
 
scooper321 said:
That sounds like a really good deal. But it. Then make it fit. At worst, you'll have to buy a larger boat or an extended platform to fit the dink. But that's boating!
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THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY !

I read back aways that you did the exact same move from the air floor dink.

Do you see the Highfield sitting taller on the davits than the air floor/air keel dink ?

BEST !

RWS
 
Maybe A Dancer said:
THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY !

I read back aways that you did the exact same move from the air floor dink.

Do you see the Highfield sitting taller on the davits than the air floor/air keel dink ?

BEST !

RWS
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Yes it's likely to sit taller because it has more of a "V" shaped (planing) hull. I have a highfield with a 15hp Suzuki (EFI) and love both.
 
Blueone said:
Do fuel injection no question
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Just texted the seller.

Asked for a price for the nekked boat, or the boat (unrigged) with the 25 EFI Yamaha electric start.

I'll then add in a battery cut off switch and a bilge pump.

Doesn't have to be a Yamaha either.

Would be happy with a Suzuki too.

Let's see what happens.....

BEST !

RWS
 
Wondering aloud......

What HP would it take to pull the grandkids on a tube.......

BEST !

RWS
 
I see these mounted on Sundancers smaller than the 1995-1999 450DA

Y'all think this will ride on my Hurley H30 ??
 
do it, ours is fine on the 410 with less beam and we've been in some hairy sea conditions. I'm on the h20 but its rock solid with 5 ratchet straps and the standard platform
 
Working on the numbers now.

Highfield CL-310 with 20 hp Yamaha (carbureted) with electric start - no EFI - SHOW PRICE PaCKAGE $6,178.


Can get Yamaha 25 EFI - same displacement and weight separately elsewhere @ $3,830

Comparing 20 hp separate motor pricing to Suzuki and Tohatsu, the Yamaha wins the day.

Waiting for naked boat price now. . . . .
 
Pirate Lady said:
You use a 2.5 Suzuki on a 10’ inflatable with multiple people? I use it on a 7’ with just me putting around the river alone and it’s adequate. Mostly. No wonder you want to move up.
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The Achilles and the 2.5 were used on my last boat.

The air floor/air keel Achilles just won't ride well.

Sits way too low on bare transom. Fills quickly with salt water spray when on plane (yes, plug is out)

Much better on the Hurley H30 since it's up higher, BUT the bottom is way too flexible for this type of davit.

It's a CHORE to tie it down as I need to put a fender under the bow, tie THAT off, then tie the dink off so it's tilted up to drain the salt spray as best possible.

I had a cover made, but that is yet ANOTHER TIME CONSUMING CHORE !

Got enough chores. Looking for simplicity.

LOVE the idea of putting passengers and dogs IN the Highfield vs. ON the Achilles hard air floor.

Makes sense?

BEST !

RWS
 
Maybe A Dancer said:
The Achilles and the 2.5 were used on my last boat.

The air floor/air keel Achilles just won't ride well.

Sits way too low on bare transom. Fills quickly with salt water spray when on plane (yes, plug is out)

Much better on the Hurley H30 since it's up higher, BUT the bottom is way too flexible for this type of davit.

It's a CHORE to tie it down as I need to put a fender under the bow, tie THAT off, then tie the dink off so it's tilted up to drain the salt spray as best possible.

I had a cover made, but that is yet ANOTHER TIME CONSUMING CHORE !

Got enough chores. Looking for simplicity.

LOVE the idea of putting passengers and dogs IN the Highfield vs. ON the Achilles hard air floor.

Makes sense?

BEST !

RWS
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people can't believe how sturdy our 310 is when they step in. the flat floor is a huge advantage
 
Just found out and confirmed the 20 HP Yamaha - Electric Start is, in fact an EFI motor - NO CARBURETOR !

20 HP - that's what the boat is rated for.

Will likely go that route as soon as I have that invoice price of $6,178.00 confirmed and in hand.

Any pre-trigger pulling comments will be appreciated.

BEST !

RWS
 
Maybe A Dancer said:
Just found out and confirmed the 20 HP Yamaha - Electric Start is, in fact an EFI motor - NO CARBURETOR !

20 HP - that's what the boat is rated for.

Will likely go that route as soon as I have that invoice price of $6,178.00 confirmed and in hand.

Any pre-trigger pulling comments will be appreciated.

BEST !

RWS
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Gobble that up. I paid $6,788 all-in for a 2022 310CL and Suzuki 20HP pull start EFI. This was March 2022
 
WHEN IT'S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE........

Well, they made a mistake.....

BIG SURPRISE

Boat & motor NOW $9,500.00

or boat only $5,800.00

I can buy the 25 Yamaha separate for $3,830.00

or the 20 Yamaha (same weight and displacement) for $3,610.00

So...........

Should I jump on this now or wait?

BEST !

RWS
 
Been doing my due diligence.

Already have the Hurley H30

Looked at a bunch of dinks, and talked with lots of owners

Appears the Highfield CL310 is the best fit for me, my age and the 450DA

Checked prices all around - looks like the $9,500 deal which includes bimini, extra seat and electric start Yamaha 20 hp is likely not going to be less $$$ any time now, or in the immediate future.

Damn, thats a lot of $$$ but will likely do the trigger pull.

THANKS TO ALL FOR THE GREAT INFO !

BEST !

RWS
 
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