OSRS Sailing Mast Guide | All Mast and Sail Upgrades

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Every ship needs a solid set of masts and sails to move across the seas. In OSRS Sailing, these upgrades decide how fast your boat travels, how well it handles storms, and how quickly it accelerates after you set sail.

How Masts and Sails Affect Your Ship

Masts and sails are one of the main parts of shipbuilding. Each upgrade improves your movement speed and storm resistance. Higher tiers also last longer and handle tougher sea events. You’ll need at least an oak setup to survive lightning strikes during storms like The Tempor Tantrum.

Material and Tier Basics

Each mast tier uses the same kind of material setup, just in bigger quantities depending on your ship type.
Wood type determines the sail fabric and nail tier. Linen fits early boats, canvas fits mid-tier, and cotton fits the late game.

Raft Mast and Sail Upgrades

Sailing	Construction	Mast Type	Materials	Storm Resist	Speed	Accel	XP	Cost
1	1	Wood + Linen	Logs x5, Bronze nails x20, Linen x5	None	20	0.5	?	1,635
24	11	Oak + Linen	Oak logs x5, Iron nails x20, Linen x5	Partial	22	0.5	36	1,525
36	26	Teak + Canvas	Teak logs x5, Steel nails x20, Canvas x5	Partial	24	0.5	49	5,475
52	45	Mahogany + Canvas	Mahogany logs x5, Mithril nails x20, Canvas x5	Partial	26	0.5	?	6,885
68	60	Camphor + Canvas	Camphor logs x5, Adamantite nails x20, Canvas x5	Full	30	1.0	?	9,980
83	77	Ironwood + Cotton	Ironwood logs x5, Rune nails x20, Cotton x5	Full	33	1.0	?	31,805
94	85	Rosewood + Cotton	Rosewood logs x5, Dragon nails x20, Cotton x5	Full	36	1.0	?	37,085

Skiff Mast and Sail Upgrades

Sailing	Construction	Mast Type	Materials	Storm Resist	Speed	Accel	XP	Cost
1	1	Wood + Linen	Logs x10, Bronze nails x40, Linen x5	None	20	0.5	?	2,510
24	11	Oak + Linen	Oak logs x10, Iron nails x40, Linen x5	Partial	22	0.5	36	2,290
36	26	Teak + Canvas	Teak logs x10, Steel nails x40, Canvas x5	Partial	24	0.5	49	7,990
52	45	Mahogany + Canvas	Mahogany logs x10, Mithril nails x40, Canvas x5	Partial	27	0.5	70	10,810
68	60	Camphor + Canvas	Camphor logs x10, Adamantite nails x40, Canvas x5	Full	30	1.0	110	17,000
83	77	Ironwood + Cotton	Ironwood logs x10, Rune nails x40, Cotton x5	Full	33	1.0	?	55,155
94	85	Rosewood + Cotton	Rosewood logs x10, Dragon nails x40, Cotton x5	Full	36	1.0	?	65,715

Sloop Mast and Sail Upgrades

Sailing	Construction	Mast Type	Materials	Storm Resist	Speed	Accel	XP	Cost
50	1	Wood + Linen	Logs x15, Bronze nails x60, Linen x10	None	20	0.5	?	4,145
50	11	Oak + Linen	Oak logs x15, Iron nails x60, Linen x10	Partial	22	0.5	46	3,815
50	26	Teak + Canvas	Teak logs x15, Steel nails x60, Canvas x10	Partial	24	0.5	?	13,465
52	45	Mahogany + Canvas	Mahogany logs x15, Mithril nails x60, Canvas x10	Partial	27	0.5	90	17,695
68	60	Camphor + Canvas	Camphor logs x15, Adamantite nails x60, Canvas x10	Full	30	1.0	139	26,980
83	77	Ironwood + Cotton	Ironwood logs x15, Rune nails x60, Cotton x10	Full	33	1.0	?	86,960
94	85	Rosewood + Cotton	Rosewood logs x15, Dragon nails x60, Cotton x10	Full	36	1.0	?	102,800

Best Mast Choices for Each Tier

• Start with Oak as soon as you can, since it’s storm-safe

• Upgrade to Camphor for a full-speed boost

• Ironwood and Rosewood are perfect for long-distance routes

• Keep spare nails and fabric ready when upgrading at a shipwright

Final Blurb

The right mast setup makes a huge difference in how your ship handles and how fast you cross the open sea. Once you hit mid-tier materials like Camphor or Ironwood, your vessel will start feeling like a real flagship instead of a raft with dreams.

FAQ

What do masts and sails do

They control your ship’s movement speed, acceleration, and how it resists storms.

Which mast tier is the best

Rosewood offers the fastest speed and best storm protection.

What tier should I upgrade first

Always upgrade to Oak early to handle lightning safely.

Are higher-tier masts worth the cost

Yes, they make voyages faster, safer, and more consistent for high-level Sailing.

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