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Originally Posted by fpartri497
I have always wondered why the steering on a boat Is on the starboard side instead of port. must be some old maritime rule or something?  |
On your
powerboat, move your helm to the left side, and you'll be dragging your elbow in the water at any speed other than headway.
fpartri497's flashback is correct: propeller torque is counteracted by situating the helmsman's weight to starboard.
Back to the subject:
Sschaar has it exactly right.