Boatbuilding (sage ability)

Boatbuilding is an expert-status sage ability in the sage study of Beachcomber, that allows the character to design and construct single-masted vessels, shaping hulls, crafting masts and rigging, and fitting out a boat for fishing, trade, exploration or warfare. A character with this skill can source materials, balance weight distribution, and rig sails for efficiency. They understand how to make a vessel durable and seaworthy within its intended limits. While their boats can handle rough weather with skilled seamanship, they are not built for prolonged deep-sea navigation.