GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
You'd have to stick with the 270/275/280/285 style outdrives. If you want to repower, you'd be best off buying a donor boat with a complete drivetrain. Are you sure the transom is not rotted?