The present invention relates to a device for launching and lifting a boat, comprising a frame comprising at least a first frame part (4) having a first end and a second end, at least a first cross-structure (12) coupled with the first frame part (4) essentially perpendicular to it and at a distance B1 from the first end of the first frame part, at least a first boat guide (10) arranged on the first frame part (4) at a distance C1 from the first end of the first frame part; and at least a first actuator (7) arranged to be coupled with the first frame part (4) at a distance D from the first end of the first frame part, at least one counterpart (6), and means (16, 17, 19) for attaching the frame to the counterpart (6), wherein the first actuator (7) is arranged to be coupled with the counterpart (6) for enabling movement of the frame between a first position and a second position.