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Belle, There are 2 ways water can find its way into the cabin from the mast: Either it's seeping in under the mast step or it's entering the very top of the mast & trickling down. If you suspect it's coming in under the mast step, you'll have to unstep the mast & caulk the mast step-to-deck area to seal it off. It's not only important to keep water out of the cabin, you'll want to make sure it's not entering the wooden deck core. Rot in that area is an expensive thing to fix. If you suspect it's coming from the top of the mast, you may be able to use silicone caulk to seal up any holes where water may enter. I could be wrong, but I'd say it's probably coming from the mast step. If it is, you'll want to get that taken care of as soon as practical. Good Luck, Allen Schweitzer s/v Falstaff C-30 Hull# 632
