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In a V-drive inboard, which way does the powerplant face?

Backwards.

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  1. Straight up
  2. Backwards ✔
  3. Sideways

Why: A V-drive mounts the powerplant in the back facing backwards.

Huh, didn't know that: A V-drive mounts the powerplant in the back facing backwards.

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Backwards but moving forward.
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Answer: Backwards. A V-drive mounts the powerplant in the back facing backwards.

  1. Motorboat en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorboat
    a V-drive has the powerplant mounted in the back of the boat facing backwards
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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