A right-handed propeller will cause the survival craft to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — walk the stern to port in reverse
Propeller hydrodynamic side force (paddlewheel effect) causes a standard right-handed, fixed-pitch propeller to push the stern to port when going ahead, and walk the stern to starboard in reverse. Operators must compensate for this sideways walk during close-quarters maneuvering.
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