adjective
- not in good enough condition to sail safely on the sea
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The old fishing boat was declared unseaworthy by the coast guard.
- Inspectors found the vessel unseaworthy due to rust damage.
- The captain refused to sail in such an unseaworthy ship.
- Many unseaworthy boats were abandoned at the harbor.
- The insurance company won’t cover unseaworthy vessels.
- Repairs are needed before this unseaworthy craft can leave port.