counter rotation

[dv8q8]

i have a 99 merc 250 efi counter rotation eng. i was wondering what would be the downside of hooking it up on a 21 ski boat ?

 

[Radioactive]

Other than that in my experience counter rotating O/B's tend to "cook off" lower unit oil faster than standard rotation, no problems.

Just make sure you frequently check the lower unit oil ( but you would do that anyway... )

 

[blouderback]

You'll just have to remember that pushing the throttle/shifter forward will actually move you in reverse, and vice-versa.

Just kidding. I don't think there is any issue.

 

[bob richards]

It may feel more natural if you are left handed...

 

[David M]

If you have had a single IO or outboard, the feeling of the torque will be strange for a while. Other than that, no problems.

 

[dv8q8]

thx guys, ill try it out and let you know