OSRS Sailing Cargo Hold Guide | How Cargo Holds Work
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Cargo holds are one of the biggest upgrades you can add to your boat, so getting the right one early helps you handle more loot and fish without stopping your run short. This guide breaks down every tier and shows how cargo space scales as you move into bigger ships.
What the Cargo Hold Does
A cargo hold is a storage facility you build at the boat hotspot. It stores salvage, cargo crates, charting supplies, repair kits, cannonballs, cider, beer glasses, whirlpool surprises, and trawled fish. Ultimate Ironmen have less space than normal accounts.
Cargo Hold Tier Breakdown
Each tier needs specific Sailing and Construction levels to build. Higher tiers hold more crates and help during courier tasks, salvage runs, and deep sea trawling.
Cargo Tiers Overview
Basic cargo hold needs Sailing 1 and Construction 1. It holds 20 on rafts, 30 on skiffs, and 40 on sloops.
Oak cargo hold needs Sailing 18 and Construction 11. It holds 30 on rafts, 45 on skiffs, and 60 on sloops.
Teak cargo hold needs Sailing 29 and Construction 21. It holds 45 on rafts, 60 on skiffs, and 75 on sloops.
Mahogany cargo hold needs Sailing 46 and Construction 41. It holds 60 on rafts, 90 on skiffs, and 120 on sloops.
Camphor cargo hold needs Sailing 60 and Construction 53. It holds 80 on rafts, 120 on skiffs, and 160 on sloops.
Ironwood cargo hold needs Sailing 80 and Construction 77. It holds 105 on rafts, 150 on skiffs, and 210 on sloops.
Rosewood cargo hold needs Sailing 89 and Construction 84. It is the top tier with even higher space once numbers are confirmed.
Dragon cargo holds do not exist.
Ultimate Ironmen get fewer slots, but the order stays the same.
How To Pick The Best Cargo Hold
Cargo space matters most during long runs. Bigger holds let you haul more salvage and keep more loot between ports. They also prevent mid trip stops that waste a lot of time. Teak is the first big jump, camphor is the standard mid game pick, and ironwood is where late game trawling and contract grinding start to feel smooth.
Helpful Notes About Cargo Hold Safety
A patch fixed an issue where players at docks could hop on your boat and take anything from your cargo. That is no longer possible, but it is still smart to avoid storing anything expensive while idling at a dock. Just load your gear and sail out quickly, and avoid Burb.
Final Blurb
Cargo holds feel simple at first but they shape the whole Sailing grind. More space means longer sessions, smoother trawling, and better contract routes. Upgrade as soon as you unlock a tier because every jump helps a ton.
FAQ
How do I install a cargo hold
You install it at the facility hotspot on your boat at any shipyard.
Do cargo holds help with courier tasks
Yes, more space means fewer trips between the ledger table and your boat.
Does the cargo hold affect trawling
Yes, it stores all fish your nets collect so you can stay out longer.
Can other players still steal from my cargo
No, that bug was patched, and new settings are coming for even more control.
Which cargo hold should I rush
Most players rush camphor since it is the first big storage jump.
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