Skid Steering Boat Outboard propeller direction

I have built a 18ft*9ft weighs around 1500kg including payload using ardupilot. I found 24V 1700w 10Km/h speed outboard motors and need to use them for skid steering.(I searched for many 24V underwater thrusters and outboards but this was the one I could find that fits the job).

My question is that both motors have CW propellers and the manufacturer only have CW propellers. If I use these motors, would it(torque roll) affect the autonomous missions?

I have experience with ardupilot but boats. If someone has build a boat like this or have experience with same motor setup, please share your opinions. Thanks in advance.

torque steer - yes. How much, - either do the calculations… or test it out.

most motors are easily reverse by swapping a couple of wires.
Making a CCW propeller would be the bigger challenge, but there are some amazing 3d printing capabilities out there now. Good luck,

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