[Paddlewise] Leaky cockpit - spray deck - through hull bolts

G'day,

Can anyone comment on the practice of using through hull bolts to fit foot
pegs. Are they likely to cause leaks. I've noticed rust stains recently
around a coiple of six such bolts that have been installed for 3 years now.

Also I'm finding it very difficult to keep water out of the cockpit when the
boat is heavily loaded or when I'm hard edging in choppy water.

Is it possible to get leakproof spray decks. Are there any tricks to making
a neoprene spray deck leak proof.

All the best, PeterO
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