OSRS Bosun's Workbench guide 2026: auto-repair your ship and how to build it
The Bosun's Workbench is a boat facility in OSRS Sailing, released on 20 May 2026 with the The Red Reef update. It lets an assigned crew member automatically repair your ship whenever it takes damage beyond the max heal of the repair kit equipped — the repairs consume repair kits stored in your cargo hold. A crewmate's Deckhandiness level (D) may randomly provide extra healing between 0 and D−1, the same as when you manually command repairs. To build it, you must first read the Bosun's workbench schematic (a quest reward from The Red Reef), then place it in any facility hotspot that supports a salvaging station (visible only under the "All" options category). Requirements are Sailing 63 and Construction 54 (both boostable), and materials are 6 camphor planks, 24 adamantite nails and 5 lead bars (about 27,624 gp total). You need a saw and hammer, it builds in 5 ticks (3 seconds), it grants 1,003 Construction XP and no Sailing XP, and its appearance matches the boat's hull material.
Key takeaways
- Bosun's Workbench = Sailing boat facility (The Red Reef, 20 May 2026) that lets a crew member auto-repair your ship.
- It triggers when damage exceeds the equipped repair kit's max heal; repairs consume repair kits from the cargo hold.
- Crew Deckhandiness (D) can add 0 to D−1 extra healing per repair, same as manual commands.
- Build it with the Bosun's workbench schematic (The Red Reef reward), placed in a salvaging-station hotspot under "All".
- Requirements: Sailing 63 + Construction 54 (boostable); materials 6 camphor planks, 24 adamantite nails, 5 lead bars (~27,624 gp); grants 1,003 Construction XP.
What the Bosun's Workbench does
The Bosun's Workbench is a boat facility that lets an assigned crew member automatically repair your ship. When your ship takes damage beyond the maximum heal of the repair kit you have equipped, the crew member steps in and repairs it, consuming repair kits stored in your ship's cargo hold.
A crewmate's Deckhandiness level — shown as D — may randomly provide extra healing between 0 and D−1, exactly the same bonus as when you manually command repairs. The workbench's appearance changes to match the boat's hull material, so it looks consistent with your vessel.
How to build it
Before you can build a Bosun's Workbench you must read the Bosun's workbench schematic, which is a quest reward from The Red Reef. Once you have the schematic, place it in any facility hotspot that supports a salvaging station — these hotspots are only visible under the "All" options category in the build menu.
The level requirements are Sailing 63 and Construction 54, and both can be boosted. Bring a saw and a hammer; the build itself takes 5 ticks (about 3 seconds).
Materials, cost and XP
The materials are 6 camphor planks, 24 adamantite nails and 5 lead bars. At typical Grand Exchange prices this is around 27,624 gp total — camphor planks are the bulk of the cost at about 17,670 gp.
Building it grants 1,003 Construction XP and no Sailing XP. It is members-only. Because facility items are not consumed when you construct (unlike keys), you build the workbench once and it stays on the ship.
How it fits a Sailing setup
The Bosun's Workbench is most useful on long Sailing voyages and activities where your ship takes sustained damage — such as deep-sea trawling at shoals or combat at sea — where manually commanding repairs would interrupt your activity.
Pair it with a well-stocked cargo hold of repair kits and a crew member with high Deckhandiness to maximise the free extra healing. It complements the Trawling net facility rather than competing with it: one handles your catch, the other handles your hull.
Questions players ask
What does the Bosun's Workbench do in OSRS?+
It lets a crew member automatically repair your ship when damage exceeds the equipped repair kit's max heal, consuming repair kits from the cargo hold.
How do I unlock the Bosun's Workbench?+
Read the Bosun's workbench schematic, a quest reward from The Red Reef, then build it in a salvaging-station facility hotspot (under "All").
What are the requirements for the Bosun's Workbench?+
Sailing 63 and Construction 54 (both boostable), plus a saw and hammer. Materials: 6 camphor planks, 24 adamantite nails, 5 lead bars.
Does the Bosun's Workbench give Sailing XP?+
No — it grants 1,003 Construction XP and no Sailing XP. It is a facility, not a training method.
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