8. Raise Your Ship Rank for Better Performance
Your starting ship, the Dhow, can be upgraded to Skull and Bones Items more powerful vessels as you progress. Ship Rank, akin to a gear score, can be increased by equipping better weapons, hulls, and furniture. Higher-ranked ships are essential for surviving late-game enemies, so focus on enhancing your ship’s capabilities to stay competitive.

9. Specialize Your Ship for Specific Roles
As you unlock more ships and weapons, experiment with different builds to find what suits your playstyle. For example, the Padewakang excels with Bombard and Mortar weapons due to its explosive capabilities, while the Hullbreaker Brigantine is ideal for close combat with Demi-Cannons. Tailor your ship's configuration to fit your preferred combat strategy and maximize effectiveness.

10. Avoid Stacking Furniture
While some furniture pieces grant benefits to various weapon types, you cannot stack multiple pieces of the same type. Instead, you can only equip one of each piece of furniture. However, if different pieces offer similar bonuses, their effects can stack. Strategically equip furniture to enhance your ship's performance according to your needs.

11. Manage Your Cargo Efficiently
Your ship's cargo hold has limited slots, so managing your inventory is crucial. Regularly visit the Warehouse at Pirate Dens to offload excess materials or use Caches in Outposts to store and sell resources. Keeping your cargo organized ensures you have space for new loot and prevents running out of Skull and Bones Items for sale slots for important supplies.