I Need a Bigger Boat is a main tutorial quest in Windrose, given by Doctor Galen Skelton after the player completes Rescuing the Crew. The quest requires the player to investigate three shipwrecks on the second island and repair the one that can be salvaged into a seaworthy vessel.
Objective
Locate three shipwrecks on the second island. Two of the three are beyond repair; the central wreck can be restored. Repairing the wreck requires the seven crewmates rescued in the prior quest, plus a significant material investment.
Shipwreck | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Northwestern wreck | Beyond repair | Contains a Decrepit Chest with the Executioner halberd (Rare, 100 ATK, Rage stacks) |
Central wreck | Repairable | Heavily guarded by Storm Fiddler enemies; this is the quest objective |
Third wreck | Beyond repair | May contain additional loot; not the quest target |
Repair Cost
Repairing the central shipwreck requires a one-time material cost paid at the wreck itself. Gather these before starting the final repair interaction:
Material | Amount |
|---|---|
Wood | 100 |
Nails | 20 |
Coarse Fabric | 20 |
Rope | 10 |
Nails are primarily obtained by breaking shipwreck wreckage with an axe, which drops Planks and Nails. Coarse Fabric is crafted at the Workbench (3 Plant Fiber = 1 Coarse Fabric). Rope is also crafted at the Workbench from Plant Fiber. Wood is abundant from trees. The seven rescued crewmates are automatically assigned to the repair once the materials are delivered.
Combat Approach
The central shipwreck is guarded by Storm Fiddler enemies. Approach from the beach with two food buffs active, upgraded armor (180+ defense), and a ranged weapon for opening shots. Storm Fiddlers are manageable individually but can overwhelm an unprepared player if grouped. Pull enemies from the group, clear them one at a time, then interact with the wreck to begin repairs.
Rewards
A repaired mid-size ship used to continue the main story
Quest completion XP
Access to the Seafarer Quest (naval tutorial) that follows
Storm Fiddler loot from the combat encounters
Tips
Break shipwreck wreckage with an axe to drop Planks and Nails, which accelerates repair material gathering
The northwestern wreck's Decrepit Chest is worth looting for the Executioner halberd even though the wreck itself cannot be repaired
Place a Fast Travel Bell on the second island near the shipwreck to avoid repeated sailing trips
Stock Coarse Fabric from Plant Fiber runs on the starting island before arriving
See Also
Rescuing the Crew - prerequisite quest
Seafarer Quest - follow-up quest
Ship Types - ship progression
Executioner - loot weapon from northwestern wreck
Doctor Galen - quest-giver