Skimmers

Skimmers are a class of seagoing vessels common throughout the world's oceans. They are cheap enough that many upper middle class civilians can own them, while fast enough to be considered useful for delivering cargo and passengers across the ocean. With some modifications it can even outrun some government vessels, so it is popular among criminals and smugglers. Wealthy individuals may also modify them with luxury items and amenities to create a vacation boat. However, the ship class has its drawbacks that larger cargo and passenger ships don't. It isn't large enough to carry a significant amount of weapons so they can't withstand serious monster attacks or raids. They also can't safely travel into deep ocean.

Propulsion

Skimmers usually possess 1 large triangular head sail that intersects with a large triangular rear sail. They may also have a square sail in between.

Weapons & Armament

Though Skimmers are not intended for use in combat, like all large ships they must be capable of defense against sea monsters and flying monsters. Some nations also have laws requiring the owner of a ship to equip it with military-grade armament (or at least be easily reconfigured to carry such armament) in case the ship is temporarily drafted into military service. Skimmers are always equipped with numerous Bowtractors for point defense, and mounting stations for Hwacha batteries are also common. Some Skimmers may also possess Seafire nozzles or flares*.
(though due to translation difficulties between English and Chitterup they share the same name as signal flares, military flares are much more similar to rocket propelled grenades)

Class

Skimmers

Used by

• Skimmers

Price

Between 3000-6000 Commons

Rarity

Extremely Common

Beam

60 spans (15 feet)

Length

120-160 spans (About 31-41 feet)

Weight

650 Navton displacement Average

Speed

7 knots average (8 miles per hour)

Complement / Crew

Usually between 12 and 70