Rubrail replacement

I'm looking to replace the rubrail on a 1976 42. It is currently teak and stainless and looks to be original as far as I can tell. Can anyone who has done this provide any insight into this process?

How difficult was it to remove the teak rubrail?
What was the condition of the fiberglass and hull/cap joint underneath - did you have to do any significant work or were you able to just clean it up and put a new rubrail on?
And finally - what rubrails have you guys used with success as replacements on the 42?

I saw in this old thread http://www.yachtforums.com/threads/42-post-rub-rails-help.21257/ that a model R190 from Barbour was used with apparently good results. Any other suggestions?

Thanks. (almost) new Post owner here and looking forward to posting regularly once I start working on her in the next few weeks.

Update: she's mine, will be running her back from Chesapeake City to Long Island next week. I hope you're all ready for a ton of questions! 1976 42 hull #50. With gassers from factory - they do exist!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Yes, the engine room space is huge, its almost in ridiculous territory honestly. We had the salon floor all the way out during the survey and everyone was just kind of staring and laughing in disbelief.

Bob - rail looks sharp - I will consider it. Was thinking of white pvc/stainless insert but will weigh what you've done as well. Are you sure the other gasser you know of isn't the same boat? Then we'd be back down to one.

Looks like I'll have some bigger swells on Tuesday for the run up to Atlantic City (thanks, Gaston), but looks to be long periods and not very windy so hoping its no big deal.

Looks great - how was the original wood rail attached and was it difficult to remove? lmk if there is a way you could send me a closeup or higher res .. I think I may go with the Barbour.

Here's a shot of her halfway back to Long Island, at Farley marina in Atlantic City.

Yes. Next to the Inn.

Wow I may need to chat with your friend . This old girl ran great but "fly" she does not (nor did I expect her to).

Gas burn wasn't too bad, wasn't great - averaged about .5 mpg at 15/16kts by my crude estimates.

Yes, it was Sassafras' listing.