My father has owned a few stern steerers over the years and I would have to agree with the previous post that says pass it along to someone that will use it. Museums DO store items but often sell them to fund other projects. I'd like to see a few pictures of what you have. I'm looking forward to sailing with my father in one of his last years out with a stern steerer. They take alot to put up but it's like riding in a Cadillac versus a Chevy.