Prop rotation question

jayard78

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Sorry for the stupid question but...

Is this the proper way a prop works.

Clockwise rotation propels the boat forward.
Counter Clockwise propels the boat in reverse.
 

hwsiii

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Re: Prop rotation question

Jay, you are correct, unless you have a counter rotating engine, then it is just the opposite.

Is this the proper way a prop works.

Clockwise rotation propels the boat forward.
Counter Clockwise propels the boat in reverse.


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