| DESERTISLAND | In the main it's uninhabited |
| ICEBERG | In the main, its chief danger remains hidden (7) |
| STEERAGE | In the main it's the cheapest way to travel |
| KNOTS | In the main it's the going rate |
| UNDERSEA | In the main it's below the surface (8) |
| PROMONTORY | In the main, it's outstanding publicity with name on the right (10) |
| CAPE | Carbon copy - in the main, it's outstanding (4) |
| ANTIHISTAMINE | In the main it's a fantastic medical remedy |
| WRECK | In the main, it's a disaster (5) |
| RUDDER | In the main, it's used for changing course (6) |
| SEWERRAT | In the main, it's classed as vermin (5,3) |
| HEM | In the main, it's marginal (3) |
| SHIPWRECK | In the main, it's a disaster (9) |
| STABILISER | In the main, it's a great leveller |
| STAPLE | In the main, it's used as a fastener (6) |
| TAPWATER | In the main, it's wet (3,5) |
| STARBOARD | In the main, it's right (9) |
| STERNFOREMOST | In the main it's back to front (5-8) |
| CHIEFLY | In the main, it's like a clan leader (7) |
| CRASS | Give little credit to a vessel, in the main. It's churlish (5) |
