[MasterBaiter]

Welcome to the site!
"Beat" and "Old" are not words we use around here. The preferred are; Classic, Needs a little TLC, and weathered are probably good adjectives.
Try the home page for the manual and wiring info. I was able to get mine there. As far as changing things around on the boat? There are a pile of pictures here to look through, go to the photo page or do a search and you will have plenty of variations to drool over. Personally, I wouldn't make it an outboard. If for no other reason, the cost of the outboard is so much more (I'm a cheap SOB).