On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 21:03:56 -0400, trainfan1
wrote:

Steven Shelikoff wrote:

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?

Steve

YES, our 1954 Feathercraft with the 30/33hp Scott, and later 40hp
McCulloch, had the steering on the left from the factory. When we
switched to a 50hp Johnson in 1975, the steering & all controls were
moved to the right. Our 5hp Scott was a LH prop job too...

Hmmm, maybe it was a serious question afterall. lol

Steve