At times the water covered the deck, this is unavoidable but the water level in the boat could be raised to remove it with a pump or bucket.
devout current
At times the water covered the deck, this is unavoidable but the water level in the boat could be raised to remove it with a pump or bucket.
I think this also avoids just turning on the autopilot and accelerating... The player would have to pay attention in those moments of breaking waves.
quiet marsh
Boats should be watertight to where taking water over the deck is only temporary, and the water runs off.