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Some engines have minimum requirements for gauges and steering that others don't.

Mercury Verado is a highly sophisticated motor. Mercury introduced a few years ago a non-Verado 150hp 4 stroke that several Whaler owners have installed as repowers and have give it good reviews.
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/e...ke/150-hp/


You can see this document for weights:
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=6

As you narrow down candidates, detailed pricing will help you considerably. There could be as much as a 3K difference between quotes.

Motor
Hydraulic Steering or Cable
Throttle
Main Harness(s)
Multifunction Gauge #1
Multifunction Gauge #2
Prop
Install Labor