>I also wonder why it isn't coming out for two years, when they can already make them via CNC? conditions testing and certification is a likely reason. >I can

>I also wonder why it isn't coming out for two years, when they can already make them via CNC? conditions testing and certification is a likely reason. >I can see $9000 as a fair price, but also expensive enough to buy one, scan it, and then CNC one of your own. the gearbox and the process itself are expensive. the materials analysis and selection are expensive. the cfd is expensive. You're going to need a 5+1 axis machine at the least to perform the manufacturing. fwiw I think the price is ridiculous, but normal, because unfortunately I have experience with the marine prop market and realize that anything 'marine' or 'yacht' labeled has a 250% markup by default. a line from a sitcom occurs to me : 'This boat shit is expensive.'.