Quick update, since my trip in November I have been down to the boat once got the boom vang off, its waiting in the garage to be mailed to Forespar, it has to be replaced, so sending the old one to them so they can figure out way it failed.  The A/C is still not working, that really bugs me, it had worked flawlessly until I brought the boat south now no end of trouble, but I think the problem has been poor people working on the system fleecing me of what little money I have and keeping it broke, so talked to the superviser at the Marina and he is working on getting a new A/C guy, come to find out I am not the only guy thats been screwed over.  So hoping that this works out and doesnt cost me anymore cash that needs to be spent on other things.  I think that covers things.  OH, almost forgot got an encloser for the cockpit this summer will get that put on and use it this winter, I will post about that and put up some pics of Surprise with it installed, it will really extend the use of the cockpit.  I can just see coffee in the cockpit on a cool morning with out the frost.  :) Good stuff.  I will close now. 
Merry Christmas to all. 
Capt. Bear