Longstreet,
That boat is located just south of where I live. Should you get to the point of hiring a surveyor, following the advice of Dennis is advisable when he speaks of a "REALLY good surveyor". Be advised that in any tiki bar around here there are self proclaimed "surveyors" spouting their knowledge. The fact that you are a far removed customer they will feel confident in being safe when pulling the wool. Be cautious. Also if you approach marinas or dealers that have their surveyors available, many times when dealing with a long distance client they will issue you a failing grade on a survey of a perfectly good boat then turn around and try to sell you a boat they have broker rights to. Not all are like this but some are and you being in California makes it tough on you. Florida is known for this for a reason. Be suspicious, be wary, be smart.
I know a surveyor that you can trust that lives not too far from that boat you are looking at. He surveyed a boat of mine before it sold to a guy in Australia. I have since recommended him to a member on this Grady club who was looking at a boat here from long distance. He reported back to me that he was very happy with that survey. This surveyor lives about an hours drive from the boat you are interested in so he may have a bit of a mileage charge. He is an independent.