Motor replacement for bass boat with a console

[Bobk63]

I may have to replace my outboard motor. My boat has a console with steering and thrust controls. Can "any" outboard motor be used?

 

[racerone]

What motor is on it now ?-------If you change to a different brand you may have to change out the control box too.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Also, depends on year. The clamp pattern eventually standardized