With a bit of planning, this can be done in about 3 weeks.
Measure, measure, re measure.
If you are going with a Beta, they can custom make drop in mounts for your existing setup.
Will the mounting beds have to be raised or lowered?
Is the angle of the shaft log appropriate for the new engine?
New coupler?
Will the new engine and gearbox require a new prop?
Can the shaft be reused? (Is the length correct for the new gearbox)
Might as well remove and realign the strut at this point....
Might as well put in a new shift seal
Might as well replace the fuel lines, what is the condition of the control cabels?
Where will the new control panel be mounted?
What alternator will you out on the new engine? How does that affect clearances?
Is the exhaust of the new engine on the same side as the old one?
Might as well replace the old Waterloock...
What's the age and condition of the exhaust, water intake hose and thru hull and anti siphon?
Roughly speaking, take the cost of the engine... you'll spend about the same as that on installation, parts, supplies, etc.....
You'll want to do this in a yard, not in the water... as the alignment and measurements can't be done in the water.
How many hours? They are really great engines....what's wrong with it?