Adds fully functional boats to Hytale with a complete crafting system. Features four boat types from Wood to Adamantite for faster water travel.
Tired of swimming everywhere? The Boats mod adds fully functional water vehicles to Hytale, making exploration across rivers, lakes, and oceans faster and more enjoyable.

What Does This Mod Do?
Boats introduces a complete water transportation system to Hytale. Craft boats at a specialized workbench, place them on water, and sail across any body of water at speeds much faster than swimming.
The mod features multiple boat tiers following the game’s ore progression, from basic Wooden Boats to advanced Adamantite Boats.
Available Boat Types
Wooden Boat
- Basic starting boat
- Easy to craft with common materials
- New improved textures
Iron Boat
- Mid-tier boat
- Better durability than wood
- Crafted with iron materials
Cobalt Boat
- Advanced boat option
- Enhanced performance
- Requires cobalt materials
Adamantite Boat
- Top-tier boat
- Best durability and performance
- Requires adamantite materials

Key Features
Dedicated Crafting System
- Exclusive Boat Craft Table
- All boats crafted in one specialized station
- Clear progression from basic to advanced
Visual Quality
- New textures for wooden boats
- Improved realism for all boat models
- Fits Hytale’s visual style
Easy to Use
- Place boat on water
- Board and start sailing
- Intuitive controls
Exploration Focus
- Faster than swimming
- Perfect for long-distance travel
- Makes water exploration enjoyable
How to Use
- Gather materials for the Boat Craft Table
- Build the Boat Craft Table
- Craft your desired boat type
- Place the boat on water
- Board and start sailing
No more slow swimming across lakes and rivers!

Who Is This Mod For?
This mod is ideal for:
- Explorers who need to cross water frequently
- Players tired of slow swimming
- Anyone building near water bodies
- Servers with large ocean areas
You might not need this if:
- Your world has minimal water
- You prefer swimming for immersion
Development Status
This mod is currently in active development. Features may change and updates will be released over time. The developer notes that boats might occasionally fly (without you).
Compatibility
- Hytale Version: Early Access and above
- License: All Rights Reserved
- Conflicts: None known - works alongside other mods
About the Author
sum1000 created Boats to solve the universal problem of slow water travel in exploration games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do boats take damage?
Boats have durability that varies by material tier. Higher-tier boats last longer.
Can multiple players use one boat?
Current functionality focuses on single-player use. Multiplayer boat features may be added in future updates.
What happens if my boat is destroyed?
You’ll need to craft a new boat. Consider upgrading to higher-tier materials for better durability.