Reverse 351w to Standard

It is easier and cheaper to build a std rot motor in most cases.
Someone correct me if i am wrong but. If its a velvet drive in it now you can bolt a std rot engine to it you just have to reverse the pump. Instruvtions are usually on the casing. In the form of arrows saying which way to mount it.
But taking in consideration the driveshaft will be spinning opposite so you would also need to buy yourself a different propeller.

Handleing issues i do not know. I believe the idea is engine force spinning opposite the rotational force of the propeller. Maybe you notice it when going through a slalom course. Maybe not? Someone else would have to chime in on that.

***also dont forget the raw water pump would have to get plumbed different if using the same one. Other acc like alt and circ pump dont care which way it spins.

Thank you guys for the quick response. I have a commander 351w in the boat now. Got rust in the intake manifold and then the cylinder walls were scored and have no compression. I'm not interested in a rebuild at the moment, I just found a 351 PCM for a great price that would be easy to swap. My question again though is, are the handling issues a serious concern (to the point where it's a bad idea to use the standard rotation) or is it just something that might be a little annoying. I use the boat for wakeboarding and tubing. Anyone know if the mounts will line up between a commander and PCM 351w? The tranny comes with it and is a Borg Warner 1:1, so it seems like it would be a quick and easy swap if I switched the cooler, water pump lines and propeller.

A lefty might enhance the tubing experience though. He's going to have exhaust fitment issues, commander logs being longer than PCM's he will need to lengthen the hose if he uses the PCM pyramids. Might have fastener issues too,being so close to saltwater and all

Why not just swap cam, lifters, starter, & dizzy into the newer engine?

Would probably run for a long time.

Here we go!!
Scott be advised that there are a few non forward thinkers on the forum and are stuck in their antiquated way's
I have Repowered many a RR Correct Craft and turned them to Standard rotation boats. As far as handling no there really is no handling concerns however depending on the amount of Hook and rocker in the hull there may need some small adjustment that can be done on the trailing edge of the boat. no two boats were identical so some may require as little as adding weight under the port side passenger seat or a slight sanding to one side of the trailing edge or another, it is a trial and error situation but not rocket science. from time to time I ski shortline behind a 79 with a repowered Excalibur 330 Chevy and zero off, all we do is put a 50 pound sand bag under the passenger seat. My 2016 with a tournament load I have to put 75# behind the driver for a level riding condition. Repowering to left hand can be monetarily wise cheaper then going with the stock configuration. Keep in mind that if you are trying to build a original restore then yes stick with the RR engine, I really don't see any benefit with that other then an Ego Boost! but hey to each their own.
I see you are in Florida if you need some off the web info or other forward thinking direction give me a ring.

If you're not looking to spend much, I think that it can be done, but the trade off is that it takes a ton of time and patience to come up with the right parts.    I'd be looking for someone who has a running boat with the correct rotation motor, but bad stringers. Swap the motor over, or sell yours, combine the $$ that you have in hand with the money from the sale and go buy a running version of the same boat.    2001's in running shape can be fairly inexpensive if you buy during the right time of year.    If you haven't done stringers on your boat, I would be careful that you're not dumping money into a boat that you don't want to save... Stringers are estimated at 2500 and that's if you do the labor.   if you need both an engine and a set of stringers, I don't think you're going to be happy with the financial side of having a cheap engine.   

don't forget that a LH engine will require a LH prop (another $400), as the 1:1 transmission doesn't change the rotation of the drive shaft.   The engine and prop will rotate the same direction