Abstract: A steering system is provided for watercraft having a hull and first and second thrust producing devices capable of providing forward or reverse thrust relative to the hull, wherein the first and second thrust producing devices provide thrust along first and second thrust axes, respectively, comprising a first rudder assembly positioned forward of the first thrust producing device, wherein the first rudder assembly is pivotally connected beneath the hull; a second rudder assembly positioned forward of the second thrust producing device, wherein the second rudder assembly is pivotally connected beneath the hull; first actuation device operatively connected to the first rudder assembly for actuating a change in the rotational position of the first rudder assembly; second actuation device operatively connected to the second rudder assembly for actuating a change in the rotational position of the second rudder assembly; and a control device operatively connected to the first and second actuation devices for contr