in 1990, Nautique revolutionized the ski boat world by releasing a brand new dash design that was more modern, easier to read, and easier to work on when necessary.  This dash design ran through 1999.

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This dash design has held up very well over time, and only has a couple of known issues that happen often.  The early dashes in this era had speedometers that had faces that were painted with a different paint than the other gauges, causing them to fade at a rate different than the rest of the gauges.  Other gauges have been known to fail over time, but this is normal given that the oldest of these dashes were built over 35 years ago!  Also, the red horn rocker switches tend to fade, and sometimes stop working.

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The switches on these dashboards were a great design, but it is important to know that they are more than just switches.  They are CIRCUIT BREAKERS.  It is very important that if the switches on these dashes are replaced, that circuit breaker switches of the correct amperage are used.  Replacing these with normal switches eliminates a VERY important safety system on the boat.  Silver Cove Marine will NEVER replace these with anything other than the correct circuit breaker switches.  

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Simply remove your dashboard (most connections should be simple plugs that detach easily), ship your dashboard to us, we will complete the requested upgrades and ship the dashboard back to you.  Then you simply reconnect the wiring and reinstall your dash, and everything will be new, functional, and aesthetically-pleasing.  Of course if you would prefer to drop off your boat at our facility, we can remove the dash, complete the gauge upgrade here, and reinstall the dash into the boat at no additional charge.

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We offer a few options for refurbishing these dashboards.

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We can replace the original gauges with new aftermarket replacements:

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• We receive your package, inspect the contents, and photograph the current condition.

• We remove the existing gauges.

• We inspect the gauge wiring, and repair any issues found.

• We thoroughly clean the dash while the gauges are removed.

• We replace all spade connectors (commonly used by Nautique) with ring terminals with adhesive heat shrink (except the light circuit, which REQUIRES spade terminals).

• We install matching aftermarket replacement gauges (including GPS speedometers), aligning them properly.

• We install the wiring onto the appropriate gauges.

• We test each replaced gauge to ensure that everything is working properly.

• We carefully package the dash, and ship it back to the customer, providing any special instructions for installation required.

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Current pricing for gauge replacement on 1990 - 1999 Nautiques starts at $998.00 + tax, and this includes return shipping to addresses in the continental United States.  Addresses outside the continental United States will require an additional charge for return shipping.  Depth gauges and air/water temperature gauges are an additional charge.​

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We can replace the dash circuit breaker switches, horn button & ignition switch:

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• We receive your package, inspect the contents, and photograph the current condition.

• We remove the existing circuit breaker switches.

• We inspect the dash wiring, and repair any issues found.

• We install the replacement circuit breaker switches, using the correct amperage switches, and align them properly.

• We test each refurbished dash to ensure that everything is working properly.

• We carefully package the dash, and ship it back to the customer, providing any special instructions for installation required.

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Current pricing for switch replacement on 1990 - 1999 Nautiques starts at $698.00 + tax, and this includes return shipping to addresses in the continental United States.  Addresses outside the continental United States will require an additional charge for return shipping.​

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We can also do a full electrical refurbish of the entire dash.  This includes both of the items above, a very thorough wiring assessment and repair of any questionable connectors, and a full cleaning.  

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Current pricing for full dashboard electrical refurbishment (including new gauges, new dash circuit breaker switches, new red horn rocker switch, and new ignition switch) on 1990 - 1999 Nautiques starts at $1,598.00 + tax, and this includes return shipping to addresses in the continental United States.  Addresses outside the continental United States will require an additional charge for return shipping.

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Silver cove Marine wants your vessel to be the best that it can be, and that is why we only use genuine Faria gauges and OEM circuit breaker switches in these transformations.  The Faria gauges carry a manufacturer's three-year warranty, and usually last many more years when properly cared for.

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To request this service, simply contact us via our contact link above!