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Originally Posted by Seahawk
BTW, why are boats right hand drive?
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Most common theory is from back in the rowing days, steering was accomplished with a big oar over the side.
Since most people are right-handed, the guy steering was on the right side.
Also why boats approaching head-on, the rule is to pass port-to-port.
This way, the steering oars were on the starboard side, not where they would bump into each other.
(just looked this up a couple days ago after my wife asked)