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Originally Posted by Botnst
I don't have much experience driving twin screw boats so I have to let that go. Single screw outboard boats (and airboats) have a decided difference in turning due to direction of prop rotation. Airboats I have driven turn faster to port. Not sure if that's the same for outboards.
Dang, I don't recall direction of prop rotation!
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I had a Mercury outboard that the prop turned to the right. I felt no steering torque because it had hydraulic steering. Outboard have 2 turns in the drive line so the effect is the same as direct drive in terms of direction, but you can get gear reduction though.
I have a ski supreme now (inboard), direct drive and it turns to the right (looking at it from the back). It turns easier (slightly) to the right. Worst thing about inboards (rudder boats) is the rudder does not work in reverse. The boat walks to the right big time. You can spin the boat by reverse and full left rudder going forward. Rock it like a car in snow, looks cool.