Originally posted by Severian:

If you build a small ramp at the place where you left your boat, you can also drag/push the cart onto your boat for massive additional cargo space.
Just remember to stick close to the coast, and don't sail in storms, because if your stuff sinks, it's gone for good!

Nah.. I go full yolo. I won't try and drag a serpent to shore with a full boat, so I guess 80% yolo, but still, not going to run super careful either.