Re: Kicker Engine on Starboard or Port
Depth/fish finder transducer and/or speedometer pitot is usually mounted starboard if transom mounted, because the turbulence from the main prop is less on that side. Thus, the kicker usually goes on the other (port) side.
Also, if like on my boat, you gotta sit your *** on the stern to hand-till the kicker, it's easier to mount the kicker on the port side because the all-around light pole is usually on the starboard stern, and the control cables, steering cable, etc. to the OB are all on the starboard side.
As far as actually pushing the boat though, I don't see as it would matter.