Which Propellor ????

[gonfishing]

Hi
Due to the design of my boat I tend to prefer mooring /going along side on my port side, as I find it easier and safer. So what Propeller should i fit when replacing the outdrive, left or right hand, and why????
Will it really make any difference ???

rgds
julian


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[stamfordian]

Simple answer if it works ,don,t fix it,but the direction of the prop depends on the rotation of the engine(although you can reverse it on the outdrive),there is a theory mentioned on lanson,s post that its to stop single proped boat,s leaning due to prop torque.ie the relationship bbetweenthe direction of the prop and the helm posistion.

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[martynwhiteley]

Wouldn't think it would make much difference once your used to it, whichever was chosen.

Since RH is the 'default', best to stick to that I would have thought, so spares are more 'off the shelf'.

And of course make sure both the leg and prop are the same at least!

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[David2452]

Shouldn't make any difference as you can tuck your stern in using a burst of reverse while pointing the drive to port, this has far more effect than any "paddle wheel" from the prop.

David

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[MapisM]

For mooring port side, RH prop makes your life (slightly) easier.
But when you leave your mooring, then it's the other way round.
On a single outdrive boat, I'd rather consider a duoprop, if manouvering is your major concern...
...and you don't mind a somewhat higher cost.

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