the rule is :a RH prop paddles to port in reverse. you figer the rest
rick

On 29 Mar 2004 23:02:24 GMT, JAXAshby wrote:

Simple question.

Q: Which way does the stern of a boat t-boned to a dock turn when, with
the
rudder turned to port and the tranny in forward, you give a 2 second
burst of
the engine?

A: I think we all agree the stern will move starboard.



Q: same question but rudder turned to starboard?

A: the stern will move to port.



Q: same question but rudder centered?

A: the stern will move to port due to prop walk



Q: same question, rudder centered, but tranny in reverse (bow of boat
tied to
dock)?

A: the stern will move to port due to prop walk



Q: same question (tranny in reverse) but rudder to port?

A: the stern will move to port due to prop walk



Q: same question (tranny in reverse) but rudder to starboard?

A: the stern will move to port due to prop walk



Anybody but sherr doubt that? (forget the "good professor". he uses the
word
"prop" when he means "rudder" and he wants to argue that friction in the
rudder
bearing makes the difference)



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