| Outboard motors on boats where developed | | | | rudder rather the propeller provides |
| as a self-contained unit with engine | | | | power; the transmission leg stays in the |
| systems and a propeller. It is mounted | | | | water. When boats are about to enter |
| at the stern or rear of the boat and is | | | | shallow water or be taken off the water, |
| the most common way to propel small | | | | the outboard motor should be tipped |
| boats. It provides steering controls | | | | forward over the mount so that you can |
| and is designed to pivot and control the | | | | elevate the propeller and take the |
| orientation of the propeller.Acting as a | | | | transmission shaft out of water. |