Keep the AC/heat--you may well want the AC. The isolated Diesel heaters are not really effecient in cold weather in a boat that size--if you really want diesel heat go with a circulating hot water system. I would not want a dickenson stove in the tropics. Many long distance crusing boats use propane stoves. How well does your wife like the glass cook tops? We had one and didn't like it. We do have a diesel two burner glass cook top in the C Dory--and it is OK, but you do have to clean it very regularly. If your wife likes to bake, be sure and have at least one good oven. My wife does not like the combo convection microwave--but some do. Bob Austin