Abstract: A small, compact electrically operated outboard motor for use with a very small watercraft. A substantial portion of the propulsion device for the outboard motor is intended to be submerged and is mounted for steering and tilt and trim movement. These movements are controlled as well as the speed and direction of rotation by a control lever and mounting arrangement that can be conveniently positioned within the hull of an associated watercraft.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of outboard drive systems that include a combined vertically extending drive shaft driven by the propulsion unit and which drives a generally horizontally extending propeller shaft that drives a propeller positioned substantially rearwardly of the transom. The propulsion system is supported for steering and trim movement about respective spaced apart axes and these axes are both disposed substantially below the transom of the associated watercraft. The propeller driven by the propeller shaft is disposed further from the trim axis than the forward end of a tiller that is affixed to the outboard drive for affecting the steering and trim movement.