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Old 06-08-2011, 02:44 PM   #1
markpierce
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City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
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Right-hand versus left-hand propellers

For single-engined boats, I was under the impression that right-hand propellers are far more common than left-hand ones. The Coot has a left-hand propeller. This raised some questions.
  1. Which of you have left-hand versus right-hand propellers?
  2. Is it an advantage to have a starboard-side helm versus a port-side helm with a left-hand propeller?
  3. With a left-hand propeller, what is the preferred dock orientation in relation to the dominant wind/current?
  4. With a keel at the stern and large rudder, is prop-walk even a significant issue?
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