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self bailing
Said of an area, such as the cockpit, that is capable of rapidly draining away any water that may fill the area.
self draining ...
start to bail, unless you have a self bailing cockpit and can sail it dry. Get one sail sheeted in and pulling enough to get some movement and then steer a comfortable course like a beam reach, to give the crew a few minutes to sort things out.
 See also: Navigational aid, Pump, Heads, Secure, Eye
  
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