On Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:31:06 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I can understand the flywheel on the frontside of the boat for
clearance, but I'm suprised they didn't do what chris craft did and
take the engine and put the flywheel in the front of the block making
the starter bolt in standard position yet turn for a CCW application.

The driveshaft [yes driveshaft, complete with a U-joint] bolted
directly to the back of the crankshaft.

Casady