Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Propeller Walk

The tendency for a propeller to push the stern sideways. For example, a right-handed propeller (rotating clockwise) will tend to push the stern of the boat to starboard. Also see "Paddlewheel Effect".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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