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The rowing arrangements mentioned were common rowing arrangements, a single rowing deck, with twenty-five oars to a side or fifteen oars to a side. - (Avengers of Gor, Chapter 5, Sentence #76)

This had been determined by means of a Builder's Glass, from the ringed lookout post on the raised, socketed mast. In battle conditions the mast is lowered. This protects the mast, yard, rigging, and sail, and minimizes any possibly adverse effect the wind might have on maneuverability. The rowing arrangements mentioned were common rowing arrangements, a single rowing deck, with twenty-five oars to a side or fifteen oars to a side. Commonly there would be two or three men to an oar. Usually a compromise was sought between speed and maneuverability. A ship with two or three rowing decks favored speed over maneuverability, but, in battle conditions, would be likely to find it difficult to turn and close with smaller ships, lighter and more responsive to their helms. - (Avengers of Gor)