"Astern. I am still overwhelmed by the response. Heading towards the lifting bridge I went astern at 3 knots all the way back with the helm answering both to port and starboard. Something the traditional prop would not allow me to do with only to port with a right hand prop. These old (she is 80 on 29th March) ex fishing boats with long straight keels were ever buggers to steer. Fine sailing ahead but in todays crowded harbours and marinas handling is most important unless you have a bottomless pit of money." Read more testimonials from Axiom customers here