42 Hatteras from Lakes

[mariner]

I have a 1973 hatteras 42 convertible, which lived on the lakes until 4 seasons ago. Gas 325 Mercruisers, 6.5 Onan, Everything works, Air reverse cycle heat, Planned to repower to diesel, but now want to go larger. Boat is located in Maine. Come have a look! $80,000. kkoos@hypernet.com

[ohiohatteras]

Mariner....got anybody up there that does good repower work? Thinkin' maybe I'd have it repowered up there and take a loan out for the repower job + the boat cost.....
Guys....Dumb Idea??????

[mariner]

There are many viable options for a repower job, and documentation on expected performance from previous 42 repowers with Yanmar 440's and Cummins 450'c, along with several other less popular choices. The advantage with my hull is a cleaner engine room (no diesel smell from the past 30 years in boat), and the fresh water life (no pitting). Because the boat always had gas engines, she has less sea time then similiar models with diesel engines. She was built with the same 1 3/4 shafts, rudders etc. Through Hulls for raw water need to be increased, larger strainers, and Exhaust. All good ideas for making a known hull, a solid performer for years to come. kkoos@hypernet.com