Sharee would of course want the best gear they could get for the crew, but the situation wouldn't allow for him to make said gear. She isn't really [i]expecting[/i] him to make anything. They have to make due with what they have, so he could use them in the way you suggested, or save them for when they are in a better position, or a bit of both. After their first job, when they have a bit of capital to spare, the ship's situation could start to change. They could afford some actual upgrades, like a forge for Malakaus (not quite as good as one you would find on shore, but workable), Noelle's garden, better armor, better weapons (though they wouldn't have enough for all of the above). The ship will get better over time, just not all at once.