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I'm referring to the owner's manual for 9-17 models. Page 11. There it states that wood is integrated to starboard. Little photo also shows an "aux" motor to starboard.

However, I do think this is a good example of "picking nits", like the guys in my vintage Mercedes club who care about phillips screw head orientation... The point is, the BW manual indicates starboard to be the side to mount an aux motor...

Most "sail" motors are 25", with some being 20". I think they are an excellent choice for a BW aux/trolling/kicker motor.