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Why did early Sabre sailing yachts have an offset LH propeller?

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Why did early Sabre sailing yachts have an offset LH propeller?

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A. Designer Roger Hewson implemented the left offset propeller to diminish the effect of torque created by the rotation of the propeller. This design also allowed propeller shaft removal without necessitating removal of the rudder.

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