Laoighis

I am having this problem too. I built one ship already but it bugged out and wouldn't turn. So I built a little boat and went to s small island and now I am rebuilding a big ship again. But now it won't let me place sails on the new ship without it sinking. It's very disheartening.

I'm on a desert island and there is no clay. Anywhere. I have been around the whole thing several times and nada. I also can't find iron. I spawned there after I died on another island and it's frustrating cause all my stuff is somewhere else. Thoughts?