I was just wondering if there was a real reason for this.
2007-03-27 12:48:50 · 4 answers · asked by mickilynn2002 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The car would be in america.
2007-03-27 14:29:07 · update #1
This is usually the case on smaller single engine boats because the propeller actually turns clockwise when viewed from the stern (back of the boat) looking forward. You will find most single engine boats have a "right hand prop." As the propeller turns clockwise, the resulting counter torque tends to want to twist the boat counter-clockwise, raising the starboard (right) side of the boat and lowering the port (left) side of the boat. By placing the helm on the right side of the boat, the weight of the driver tends to help balance the boat and keep it more level - especially when only one person is aboard. Trim tabs are used to help level boats as weight distribution varies due to passenger and cargo arrangement. On twin engine arrangements, the props usually counter-rotate to eliminate the torque effect and the helm could be left, right or more often center. In single engine duo-prop drives, the counter-rotating propellers eliminate the torque effect.
2007-03-27 15:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Wally T 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is the car in Great Britain or the USA?
2007-03-27 13:02:01 · answer #2 · answered by jkliegman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilot seat in my boat is on the same side as my Rolls. What are you talking about.
I must assume you are talking about American cars.
Prop torque.
2007-03-27 15:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mere Mortal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most props turn counterclockwise. To assure balance it is important to have someone seated on the right side.
2007-03-27 14:16:33 · answer #4 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋