Noob questions

[Max_Florida]

I really appreciate the offer, but I don't think I'm going to be ready to buy a boat until the fall. Right now I don't have anywhere to work on it, nor do I have the cash to afford to fix it up.

I'm just trying to research and learn at this point, so when the time comes I can make a decent decision.

In regards to the Seafari, from what I understand it is a fairly rare boat, and a lot of the ones I've seen are I/Os. They did come with OBs but not until the later years right?

How much would it cost to convert an I/O to an OB?

Is this feasible on my budget or should I just try to find an OB?

How much would a new bracket for an OB set up cost?

What is the average cost for redoing a transom on its own?

I've been reading through the threads here, and there is a HUGE wealth of knowledge but I haven't came across many posts that list cost. Just trying to get an idea.

I really appreciate all of your guys input!