Boat looks pretty good but the 390 is a drawback if you aren't into Fords. Parts are expensive and sometime difficult to find if you don't know where to look. The engine possibilitys are almost endless now if you like FEs as there are several companys that offer new blocks such as Shelby, Genesis, Pond and another co. who's name escapes me now. Aftermarket heads are as plentiful, same with intake manifolds. But for simplicity and $$$ you can't beat a BBC.