water proofing a Wildcat brushless EP

[Mr. Brian]

Got a question regarding keeping water out of the main compartment of the Wildcat. My boat came with a water proofing tape. I've read these tape can leave behind a sticky residue. There's a higher grade tape that is out there which may not do this. Has anyone done anything else creative to keep water out; a weather strip, anything to put on the 'shelf' that the cover rests on? How many actually use the tape?

[Doby]

TAPE...electrical tape works very well and comes in lots of colors.

[Doby]

Also, never re-use tape after a run..it will not hold the same if there is even the slightest amount of moisture left over...always use new tape.

[fweasel]

I've been using electrical tape, no residue, and it doesn't lift decals.

[Flying Scotsman]

Use tape!!!....many moons ago I tried methods such as you describe, weather strip with hold down machine screws....OK on slow 20-30 mph boats but still not great.

Douggie