Hi Clint,
The boat sounds good to me, the early series 42 is a very cool design. I would take the time, with this kind of investment, to look at the later series 42 also, because they are a LOT of boat, and very sea worthy. If you are planning on repowering with diesel, you may actually be better off buying one with a good diesel in it now.
In any case, the boat you are describing sounds like it would be a lot of fun, it's a very good looker, and a pretty rare model too. Keep us posted!
Paul |