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I am considering a used 2019 Mercury 3.4-liter 200-HP with 1,000-hours to repower my OUTRAGE boat. The engine would be delivered with just the engine, a propeller, and I believe the ram for hydraulic steering. I know I need the DTS controls which are close to $1,000.

Outside of steering, what other rigging needs to be purchased?

What wiring harness, keyswitch, Smartcraft gauges need to be purchased?

Do I need to purchase a Smartcraft connector?

Is the Smartcraft connector just for interfacing your electronics?

The engine is cheap at $7,750 but I think I am looking at over $10,000 to piece it together.

I recommend you contact David Wade Marine. His telephone number is 225-752-3789. He has been helpful with answers to questions on Mercury engines and their associated electronics.

If you plan to install and rig the 2019 Mercury engine yourself, you should obtain the Mercury literature provided to their dealers that gives advice on installation. I don't know of a source for that literature. Mercury seems to keep access to their dealer-level instruction literature rather limited. I'd look for a local Mercury engine dealer and negotiate with him for help, perhaps with an offer to buy the rigging components from him.