Simple Boats — Explore, Sail & Conquer the Seas!
Turn Minecraft's oceans into an exciting world of naval adventures!
Simple Boats expands Minecraft's maritime experience with 9 unique boats and ships, ranging from small wooden vessels to massive pirate galleons, merchant ships, and paddle steamers.
Whether you're exploring distant islands, transporting valuable resources, fishing in the open ocean, or commanding a powerful pirate ship, Simple Boats brings new possibilities to your Minecraft adventures.
🚢 Discover the Fleet
Classic Boats
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Wooden Passenger Boat — A practical boat with seating for 4 players.
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Wooden Cargo Barge — Transport resources with 54 cargo slots and 2 seats.
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Large Wooden Ferry — Carry up to 6 players with 54 cargo slots.
Pirate Ships
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Pirate Schooner — A fast-looking pirate vessel with 6 seats, 54 cargo slots, and 2 cannons per side.
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Corsair Brigantine — A larger warship with 8 seats, 54 cargo slots, and 4 cannons per side.
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Pirate Galleon — A massive pirate ship with 10 seats, 108 cargo slots, and 6 cannons per side.
Specialized Ships
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Ocean Merchant — A trading vessel with 8 seats and 162 cargo slots.
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Paddle Steamer — A steam-powered ship with animated paddle-wheel details, 10 seats, and 108 cargo slots.
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Deep Sea Trawler — A fishing vessel with 6 seats, 108 cargo slots, and deployable fishing nets.
⚓ Features
Large, Detailed Ships
Explore a fleet of vessels featuring wooden decks, cabins, railings, rigging, sails, and decorative ship equipment.
Naval Combat
Command pirate ships equipped with broadside cannons. Choose which side to fire from, load cannonballs and gunpowder, and engage in naval battles.
Sailing and Navigation
Control your vessels, deploy sails or activate ship engines, manage anchors, and navigate Minecraft's oceans.
Cargo Transportation
Store and transport resources using onboard cargo holds, including large-capacity storage on merchant ships and galleons.
Deep-Sea Fishing
Deploy fishing nets from the Deep Sea Trawler to collect catches automatically while fishing at sea. Catches are transferred into the vessel's cargo storage.
Multiplayer Adventures
Bring your friends aboard! Different ships support multiple passengers, making them suitable for exploration, transportation, and shared adventures.
Animated Ship Details
Enjoy animated mechanical and nautical components that bring each vessel to life.
🎮 Default Ship Controls
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R — Deploy sails / Start engine
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G — Lower or raise anchors
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V — Fire broadside cannons
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C — Switch cannon side
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O — Toggle lanterns
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N — Deploy or retrieve fishing nets
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K — Check ship status
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I — Open or cycle cargo hold pages
These controls apply to the larger ships and can be customized through Minecraft's key bindings.
🛠 Compatibility
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Minecraft: Java Edition 1.20.1
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Mod Loader: Minecraft Forge 47.4.0+
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Multiplayer: Client and server installation
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Current Version: 0.4.9-beta.1
🌊 Begin Your Adventure!
Build your fleet, explore new horizons, transport valuable treasures, and become the captain of your own maritime adventure.
The ocean is waiting. Set sail with Simple Boats!
Simple Boats is currently in beta. Features and ship behavior may be refined in future updates.

