GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
I have a 1996 and i had a few minor problems, but that was due to red neck engineering from the PO since then I have worked through those its been fine.
Lower units appear to be in demand for those.----The earlier versions just had bushings , not sure about the 2001 model.-------Maintenance and inspection might make it live a long and happy life.