I have 2 questions. Fist I would like opinions on good ports for our V birth. Because they mount tilted back water will pool in them. Does anyone make ports with drains? Second, I am replacing the old Capilano steering that has the uniflow valve with Capilano 1250vs. My wheels do not have the ¾ inch taper that the valve shafts have. Has anyone retrofit the wheels to work. I like the wheels I have and dont really want to replace them. The boat is a 1973 De Fever 40.