If the tiller is moved to the right, which direction does the rudder move?

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If the tiller is moved to the right, which direction does the rudder move?

The rudder moves toward port (left) when you push the tiller to the right. The tiller acts as a lever connected to the rudder, so moving it in one direction deflects the rudder in the opposite direction. This leftward deflection of the rudder changes the water flow and causes the boat to yaw toward starboard (right). So the moving-tiller-to-the-right result is the rudder turning to port.

The rudder moves toward port (left) when you push the tiller to the right. The tiller acts as a lever connected to the rudder, so moving it in one direction deflects the rudder in the opposite direction. This leftward deflection of the rudder changes the water flow and causes the boat to yaw toward starboard (right). So the moving-tiller-to-the-right result is the rudder turning to port.

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