On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:37:04 GMT, something compelled
(Steven Shelikoff), to say:

On 13 Jun 2004 16:18:03 GMT, (Shen44) wrote:

Subject: Angle of prop shaft - theoretical question
From: (JAXAshby)


shen, the "down" component is indeed quite noticeable. In fact, it is the
reason outboard runababouts have the steering wheel on the right side of the
boat.


"THE" reason? No.
If it was THE reason and the boat needed that offset weight to counter the
"down" component, imagine what might happen when you put the engine in reverse.
Is it a possible reason, among a number of reasons - yes - the particular
application will dictate it's degree of importance, if any.

Do they put the helm on the other side if the prop turns the other way?

They put the helm on the right hand side because the traffic
approaching you from that direction has the right of way, and
it's important that you be able to keep an eye on it.

Jeeze.