Need some advice...

Just found this board today, and glad of it. I am the original owner of an '87 V-20, IO. Long story, but she has been on the hill for these last many years and sadly neglected. I am trying to decide if I want to redo her or give/sell her. I definitely do not want another IO. I've been reading some of your posts this afternoon and it seems that several of you have converted IO's to outboards with brackets. Are there brackets that fit the IO's transom? Are modifications of the brackets required? I'm in coastal South Carolina. Anyone know of a a yard or individual skilled in/familiar with such a conversion? Any experience or advise will be appreciated. Merry Christmas.
Nimble