I made an offer on a 1981 Super Sport 42'

The boat looks good.
Just my two cents worth; make a list of things to be done. Start with something you feel comfortable with.
When you start a project, get it done before you start another. Just do one at a time.
It’s really easy to rip a boat apart and quickly become overwhelmed and get yourself to the point of no return.

The hard part is doing it right and back together, functioning properly.
Try to keep it a “work in progress “ boat.

Keeping it safe enough to use and enjoy while you tackle the various projects over time. Helps with the money flow also!
Good luck with the boat! Enjoy!

There are some of us on the left coast that are good at helping spend money. My boat is in Ketchikan but I live in Oregon. so he has company here

Now don't go painting over that nice teak oval around the ''Ocean Yachts'' emblem , or badges, as some of my Mates say 'round here. Keep it clean and varnished !

The boat looks really good ! Good job. Looks clean and original. I also have the forward windows in the salon. I love them. They bring in nice natural light and are nice to look out of. I have a " see through / no see through '' fabric material over the windows on the inside in three sections held up with snaps which lets me block out the sun and people, lol, yet I can see out. Windows really need to be covered to help the air conditioning . Not sure if you have anything yet.
Anyway good luck with the boat. Again , you did a good job.

I don't think AC is a problem in Oregon !!
Really looks bigger than a 42 !!
Nice boat, good luck with her.

Where do you plan to keep her? You mention open water so are you going to moor in Astoria or Ilwaco to be close to the bar and open ocean?

Times are changing...they had numerous heat waves last summer....crazy hot, 100+ I believe? Saw the weather reports in the news. Maybe it was fake weather ?

sweet ride ! congrats. You cat beat the lines of the vintage oceans. They sure have aged well.