I'm putting a side mount 2hp Yamaha on my canoe with a 30# t motor up front. I prefer the hand controlled t motor on my left side. I want to keep the weight balanced. 

I've always had my power motor on my left side. If I mount the 2hp gas motor on the right do you think it would cause steering issues? The prop turns clockwise.

 

I'd go with the side that felt more comfortable.

I have my TM mounted on the right side...............because I'm right-handed.  As such, I prefer controlling the motor with my right hand, but the main reason is that since I am right-handed I prefer to cast to the left/port side of the boat and bring fish back to the left side. Having the motor on the right side means less chance for the fish to wrap around the TM.

Not many 2hp electric starts so which side is it easiest to pull it from?

12 hours ago, Way2slow said:

Not many 2hp electric starts so which side is it easiest to pull it from?

This is a Yamaha gas motor. It pull starts easily. I figured I'd ask because the prop rotation is clockwise. Wasn't sure if it would be odd steering if I mounted it on the right side. Which I plan to do now since it doesn't seem to matter. I'll have my 30# t motor up front on the left with an extension handle which will make it a lot easier to control with a rod in my right hand.