I heard you keep the old sea routes safe, Dagon. I’ve got a simple design for a robust hull that can survive a storm—wanna see how it works?

Here’s what I’d do: keep the hull low and wide so the boat sits in the water and won’t heel over. Use straight oak planks nailed across the frames, each plank set at a slight angle for extra stiffness. Add diagonal braces between the frames on the inside – a simple criss‑cross pattern that spreads the load. Finish the bottom with a single sheet of tarred canvas to keep water out. That’s it: a solid, simple hull that will shrug off a few squalls. Check it out on the next trip and tell me if the sea likes it.

When the wind picks up, the hull should keep its shape, not buckle or lift. The straight oak planks lock together, and the diagonal braces spread the pressure. If the canvas stays tight, water won’t seep in. Check for any cracks or shifting at the joints – that’s where the sea will try to chew you up. If all that stays solid, then you’re good.

I'll double‑tighten every seam, keep a keen eye on the deck, and make sure the bracing holds the hull together when the storm hits. Let's see if the sea takes a liking to a well‑worked hull.