If the pilot got dull, it will absolutely not cut either. My Jiffy had that happen. Had a sharpened set of blades put on, do dice. Broke out the brand new blades, same thing. Sharpened pilot when got home, both sets of blades cut like champs
The other thought of leaving the membrane on ribs is it keeps the juices in to help render and break down to tenderize. When ribs are about done throw them on a screaming hot grill and the membrane basically disintegrates. Have done both ways.
Have on a Crestliner Sportfish , was very hard to adjust properly for good hookup, almost sent it back. Had to move winchstand ahead on trailer and winch up on the stand ( per Drotto Rep) Steep ramp, it will not hookup. Most occasions, it works well.
Mine also lays on back of couch all the time, looking out the window and waiting. Sleeps with her tongue hanging out all the time which gets dried out like shoe leather.
What are you using to mount/display European mounts ? Got 2 that are about ready and nephew is cleaning his up now. Are you dipping, painting, bleaching, or let the sun do its thing ?
Lot of melt over near Jmst last couple days. With the cold weather I think rubber tire machines would be sufficient even. Ride on top of whats left now . They were releasing water over there recently.