So, mr webcraft, the equipment is not in use at all then ???.. it hasn't done the appropriate testing for your needs - ? so be it - for you.. the vast majority has done many thousands of sea miles and is still perfect... most equipment is and has been in everyday use for 4 years
You really seem to have a bee in your bonnet due to my negative comments on your global warming baseless theories and pulpit sermons on such..

tssshhh tshhhh

Anyways, on with the point of the thread which is - what works well for you.. it's easy to pick a single piece of equipment and say that such and such a make is rubbish or unreliable.. it is the things that work that I am sure others would like to know...