I think this is a tremendous improvement. I do have a bone to pick regarding the finish. Powder coating aluminum is rarely a good choice in the marine environment, especially in tropical regions. The problem is that, unless applied perfectly, powder coating is porous, and salt air will initiate corrosion. Very good hard anodizing is a better solution, as evidenced by various sailboat hardware, such as winches, etc. Sadly, just like powder coating, not every anodizing facility does a perfect job, but the probability that the job is done well is much higher.
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