The boiler was beyound what would be worthy to spend money on and I think I am speaking on subject that I am know*edge*able about that area could be used for a better reason.While answering this message I was curious as to why it is that I respond to some one's message it seems to stop with responds.I know that I am lot older than most of you and we do not know each other which i beleive is okay the 27- men that i sailed with I was very familar with. well I believe thats all for now and feel we should put the boiler to rest .Dom