Use materials from your boat to keep it from sinking.
By
Capt. Vince Daniello
Updated: September 18, 2014
Hammer or kick pieces of fiberglass back into place, being careful not to cut yourself.
Make a seal. We used a piece of an unneeded life jacket. Foam from mattresses or cushions or folded beach towels work well.
Cover that patch with something stiff. We pried a door from its galley cabinet. Hatch covers beneath seat cushions work. Wedge it in place. We used a short telescoping brush handle turned diagonally inside the compartment. A long boat hook might wedge against the underside of the deck or cabin overhead. Be creative.
