Yes ceramic is noticeable cooler, you can feel it. And I had it put on my panoramic roof on my pickup and it's great. I no longer feel the heat on my head.
We had a trip booked for Key West the first week of Sept, but discovered flights/car/lodging in Kona for the same week was super cheap. Prices have dropped big time for some reason. So a few weeks ago we cancelled Key West and rebooked for Kona.
I've got a couple 4 blade Hill bravo types and they seem to run good for me. But the fastest prop on my boat so far is an actual bravo that was labbed by Mercury. Not comparing apples to apples at that point though.
I also love my cutting edge 5 blade props. Tough to beat for the price.
I clean it inside and out when I get home. It takes me less than a couple hours typically. After trying many products over the years, my favorite for upholstery is Babe's seat soap, with a close second choice of Biokleen Amazing cleaner. If I need to do a deep cleaning here I use soft drill...
I am the original owner, it's about 3 or 4 years old. It hasn't been hit or repaired. Blades are in very good shape as you can see. Selling because I added more power. This is a 15" dia. $500 plus shipping from Oregon.
I've got a 2004 Seiko monster diver that I still wear today. I finally had to get it completely rebuilt last year. Cost as much as the watch is worth but it has meaning to me as it's been with me every day over the years.
I am a career Caterpillar dealer employee, I haven't heard anything about this. After Caterpillar pulling out of the on highway truck market and the side x side market, this just won't happen.
They had to make the stand ups larger and more stable so the next generation could ride them. They don't have the athletic ability, patience, strength, or drive to learn to ride them like we did decades ago.
It's been years since I've been there but we enjoyed it. Just don't expect Disney level facilities and attractions. Far better than a local county fair, just not world class Universal Studios/Disney level.
Been there done that a few times! I understand trying to save on material costs, but that pin needs to be stainless from the factory. I don't think it was a concern about the strength of stainless.
I worked fast food in high school for spending money. When are folks gonna realize there's other positions and careers that they can pursue that will support them financially better? If the pay and conditions aren't working for you, find another option. That's what others do.