Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined outboard motor and rudder device, comprising: an upper part and a helm connected to said upper part, two elongate rudder blades which are connected to said upper part and extend downward from said upper part in a substantially vertical direction, wherein the two rudder blades are constructed to function as a rudder, a motor and a propeller which is rotatable about a rotation axis, wherein the rotation axis is mounted to the rudder blades via a bearing and a housing, and wherein when seen in front view the rotation axis is positioned between the rudder blades.