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You will need that junction box and a control box for electric shift.-----Smooth running motors,----They are thirsty.----Depends on how many hrs you put on in a season/----Not much point in spending $10,000 for a new motor to save $200 / per season on fuel.
Your location?=====Do you have the electrical junction box that mounts inside the boat?-------Do a lot of testing / inspection BEFORE you spend a $ on it.
When folks ask questions on their motor.----Force them to provide model # or pictures.-----Many motors for sale are out by 10 / 15 years.----So easy to provide help if accurate information is posted.
Seems like a scam in the making to me.----Just like some of the electric car / battery companies that have walked with lots of coins in some pockets.-----Nothing to show for the " investors "
The $13,000 is likely a healthy chunk of coin in that market.----Vehicle likely built in a low cost factory.-----Not built to current North American standards.
A simple / easy to maintain vehicle has a place in today's market.----As was the Ford model T in it's time.----Somefhing you can repair yourself or perhaps your neighbor.----But most " new vehicle " buyers do not care for the above.----Bells and whistles count more to modern folks.----