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Forget about positive and negative cables. Think of it this way: "Normal" negative ground motors have the motor frame connected to the negative battery post—the motor itself is grounded to negative. "Positive" ground means the motor frame is connected to the positive battery post—-the motor itself is grounded to positive. Many old cars were also positive ground, so it is not such a weird concept as we might think. It truly makes no difference to most components on the motor—until you get into current flow through stuff like the charging system. Even then, it can be set up to operate either way. But once it is set up, you have to comply, or rewire.
I can forsee troubles along the line when it comes to other components in the boat. It could create an electrolysis nightmare or even a downright short-circuit. Especially in a metal boat.