DSK wrote:
And I agree about leaks, with the
observation that more boats leak, and faster, than you'd believe if you
started dropping box-car loads of water on top of them every 15 seconds.



Lots of boats have cockpit seat/hatches that are open to the engine
compartment. Of course, this is one of the issues that has to be dealt
with before going offshore.

I agree with other comments - why turn back into the weather?