Eli5: why are propellers on the front of planes but the rear of boats?

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The thought just came across my mind and I simply cannot think of a good answer, especially not knowing much about the mechanics of it all.

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I haven’t seen this mentioned yet, but if you put a propeller on the front of a boat, you would be standing/sitting in the propeller wash for your entire journey, which would probably get old very quickly and make it very difficult to hold your beer.

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