How to Seal a Boat Cabin After Docking

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    Part of the video series: How to Sail a Sailboat

    From Quick Guide: Boat Basics

    Summary: Learn tips on how to properly seal a cabin on a sailboat after docking with expert boating tips in this free video clip on sailing.

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    "First of all, this particular boat has a little flipped up panel here. You will notice that this side of the hatch cover is beveled and you want to make sure that's put back in so that the bevel is pointing down on the outside of the boat, or outside of the cabin. That way water runs down here and it flows outside the boat as opposed to flowing inside the boat. So we will put this on there. Usually when you get done you will have a pretty good idea if it's right, because when you get ready to lock it; it won't lock. Some boats can be rather complex. The little hatch covers. The video, but even these little breather holes are pointed up so that any water that hits there flows down."

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