Originally posted by sneakyweazel:

Ship lets me to ferry 4 stacks right now, the longboat has, what, 8 slots? Don't really know this one as one as one shipment with karven basically gives me one upgraded something and really don't mind sailing against the wind, BUT if you tell me that proper ship is better at handling and faster, then i might bite.

The longship has 18 cargo slots, and it's a totally different experience. Handles way better and is faster, and much more resistant to sinking.