Fresh water boats don't seem to mind, besides which, the last set of fel-pros I bought now come with SS. I guess I assumed since the OP is from New Hampshire his CVZ might see salt or brackish water.
It is a good possibility that it may see some salt/brackish water, but that would be a rare occurrence (likely less than once a year) as the boat is kept on a lake in Maine.
I'll see what the head gaskets are and look at what SS costs if they are not included - no harm if they aren't too pricey, otherwise I'm not that concerned.
As I mentioned this is a very low hour to no hour motor that was bored .030 over, so I am going to just hone it.
What are your thoughts on file to fit vs. no file rings? (the price I listed was for file to fit - yes I have a ring grinder)
I'll take the heads apart this weekend, but they appear fresh as well. Springs are cheap and easy, so considering the sit time of this motor, I'd rather just replace them.
So, other than honing, and possibly lapping the valves (more as a check), I don't plan on any machine work.
thanks for the continued input,
Scott