Is right rotation also known as standard rotation

[duke1012]

Got a outboard from a boat that had dual the man who sold it to me said it was the right rotation is that the one I need for my single outboard boat

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Is right rotation also known as standard rotation

Either one will work as a single. But yes, the one with a right hand rotation (forward gear) lower unit is considered to be the standard rotation in outboardland.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Is right rotation also known as standard rotation

I have a left hand counter rev johnson on my boat with one engine it makes no difference which way it goes round.

 

[SolingSailor]

Re: Is right rotation also known as standard rotation

I've read that if the steering wheel is on the starboard side of the boat, the driver's weight counteracts the tendency of the boat to lean to port because of the right-hand propeller rotation. Is this not really true in practice?

 

[Fed]

Re: Is right rotation also known as standard rotation

Very good point Sailor.