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How to Make a Boat in Minecraft

Last Updated: August 6, 2021

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Boats are simple, craftable transportation devices in Minecraft. Instead of swimming, which can take a long time, boats are easier and faster ways to travel in water. They're great choices for long distance journeys and fishing trips. Here is a guide on how to make one.

Crafting a Boat

• Place three Wood Planks across the bottom three slots of the Crafting grid.
• Place one Wood Plank one slot above the bottom-left Plank.
• Place the last Wood Plank one slot above the bottom-right Plank.
• All other slots should remain empty.

Placing a Boat in Water

• A boat can also be placed on land by right clicking. It can be controlled on land but its movement will be extremely slow. They also sink into ground so you may need to get out by destroying a block beside it.
• The boat can be placed on lava, but it will break when you try to enter it.

• Boats are extremely fragile, and can break easily in a crash.To prevent them from crashing, slow down before you get near an island. If a boat does get destroyed in a crash, it will drop three Wood Planks and two Sticks. If the boat is destroyed by an attack, (skeleton shoots it) it will drop a Boat.
• You can Sprint while using the boat to move slightly faster.

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• As entities, boats behave like off-track minecarts. However, boats act like solid blocks, which means they can be placed on top of other players, mobs and other boats. Players, mobs, and other entities can stand on top of boats as well. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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To craft a boat in Minecraft, chop 2 blocks of wood from any tree type and craft them into planks. Arrange them in your crafting grid by placing 3 planks across the bottom 3 slots, 1 plank above the bottom-left plank, and the last plank above the bottom-right plank to create a U shape. Craft the boat and drag it into your inventory to save it. Place your boat in the water by selecting it and right-clicking a calm spot of water. Right-click on the boat to enter it, and press the left Shift key to exit. If you want to learn how to steer your boat once you're inside it, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Minecraft Ship Tutorial: 30-Gun Frigate

September 9, 2020 8:59 pm Published by Xeron in Building , PirateCraft News . 2 Comments

This step-by-step tutorial will hopefully teach you how to build better and more realistic ships. You can use the same techniques shown here to build bigger and smaller ships – I build all of my ships like this, even my massive 120-gun ships!

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If you choose to build this ship, I would appreciate if you placed a sign somewhere onboard giving me ( Xeron ) credit for the design – as this took many hours to make. Thanks!

STEP 1: The Keel

The keep is backbone of your ship, it will determine its size and shape. Start by placing roughly 30 slabs 5 blocks underwater in a straight line. The RED block shown should be the ONLY block fully above water; everything else should be underwater.

STEP 2: The Hull

Take a different colour block and start placing blocks in a sort of stretched-out ‘teardrop’ shape. The pointy end should be at the back.

Continue to place blocks in a sort of ‘teardrop shape’ until you reach the waterline. Remember that you can use the same principles to build even bigger ships – just start lower in the water and make it wider!

In most of my ships I like to add some logs, chests, or barrels inside the storage area of the ships. I haven’t included any in this tutorial.

You should now be at the waterline of the ship and be able to drain the water from the inside of the hull.

Once you are happy with the shape of your hull, feel free to add some stairs or slabs underwater to make it look smoother. For simplicity, I’ve chosen to stick to solid blocks underwater – I only use stairs above water.

STEP 3: Deck and Rudder

Fill in the deck with slabs and add a rudder at the back of the ship.

STEP 4: The Gallery

The back of your ship should look similar to this now – a little bit rounded with the rudder sticking out of the water a little.

The big fancy cabin at the back of sailing ships is called the ‘gallery’ and is where the captains would sleep and live. Start by replacing the blocks at the very back with some stairs and slabs to make it look smoother.

Create a sort of ‘box’ out of upside-down stairs that is 5 blocks long. The width will depend on how big your hull is. As a rule of thumb; make it 2 blocks less-wide than the width of your hull. In this case, my hull is 11 blocks wide, so my ‘box’ will be 9 blocks wide as shown.

Using a secondary colour, add the window holes. You can add a wall and door at the back if you want your cabin to be closed off.

Use stairs and slabs to add some decoration to the top part of the cabin – make it unique! There isn’t a ‘correct’ way to design the gallery – real life ships looked very different from one another too.

Finish off the gallery by adding some windows, torches, and some final decoration. I’ve also attached the rudder at the bottom to the ship with fences – forgot to do that earlier (sorry).

STEP 5: Gun-deck

Your ship should now look something like this. Start by placing a single block at the very front of the ship, and making sure the hull is the correct shape – this is the last chance to make any small changes before we add the cannons!

Using a secondary colour, add the gun ports with a spacing of 2 blocks between them. I’ve also added the support for the ‘bowsprit’ at the front – this is the mast that pokes out the front of the ship. The support usually carries the figurehead and fancy decoration – but you can do this later.

The widest parts of your ship should start to curve inwards now – this is called ‘tumblehome’ and was intended to be an early attempt at sloped armour, with cannonballs bouncing off the sides. Try to make your sides curve inwards a little bit.

Finish off the gun deck by adding its room… the main deck. Realistically the decks of the ships would all be a little curved, but this makes the rest of the ship much harder to build, and wastes a lot of space for what is a very very small detail – so I don’t bother.

STEP 6: Main Deck

Add the bowsprit to your ship… it should be a little less than half the length of your hull. For example, my hull is about 35 blocks long, so my bowsprit will be around 15 blocks long.

The masts should be placed in the rough positions shown. Also add some ‘railings’ to the side of your ship – I used slabs and stairs but you can also use fences or solid blocks.

Cannons! I’ve chosen to use the 2-block long ‘cast iron short cannons’ on my ship. Personally I prefer when they don’t poke out of the ship but that’s down to personal preference.

Be sure to also add some hatches in the centre, and ladders down your masts so you can get to the lower levels.

Finish off the main deck by adding a small (optional) lifeboat, some more railings, a small steering wheel at the back (a stair on top of a fence post), a figurehead, and some small platforms to tie down the rigging (the 3-long oak planks on the side of the ship).

STEP 7: Masts & Spars

Your masts should touch the very bottom of your ship, and should be as tall as the length of your hull. In other words, my hull is about 35 blocks long, and the height of my main mast from the bottom of the ship is about 35 blocks. The smaller mast should be a few blocks smaller.

Both masts should be leaning forward slightly as this will help with the sails, crows’ nests, and rigging.

Add the bits that hold the sails (these are called ‘spars’). I like to angle mine a little to make my ship look more fancy. Remember to add a spar at the back of your ship to hold the sort-of-triangular sail at the back. Don’t forget the small platforms on the masts.

STEP 8: Rigging

Easily the most annoying part of the building process… I don’t really have any tips here. Try to make things droop a bit by giving them a ‘U’ shape. Give it your best shot!

STEP 9: Sails

Add some ‘chunks’ of sail. Its much easier to build your sails like this and make them prettier later, than trying to make them look pretty from the start.

This is the same picture as the one above from a different angle to help you with your sails and rigging.

Add the so-called ‘flying-job’ (front sail) and ‘spanker’ (sort-of-triangle sail at the back). I don’t have any tips for these either, they’re pretty fiddly.

STEP 10: Finishing touches

Make the sails a bit smoother by adding/removing some of those ‘blocky’ sails, add some torches, chests, and cargo and you’re ready to sail!

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Tags: Boat , Frigate , Indiaman , Pirateship , Sailing , Ship

Posted on September 9, 2020

khurram khan

Wonderful guide, thank you.

William George

Instructions a little vague but other than that it’s a brilliant build and one of the best I’ve done

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How To Make A Boat In Minecraft

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How To Make A Boat In Minecraft: Sail Away with Style!

Minecraft, the popular sandbox game that allows players to build and explore virtual worlds, offers countless possibilities for creativity and adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, knowing how to make a boat in Minecraft can enhance your gameplay and open up new opportunities for exploration. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to build your very own Minecraft boat and set sail in style.

Key Takeaways:

• Minecraft boats can be crafted using a combination of wooden planks.
• Boats can be used to travel across bodies of water quickly and efficiently.

Gather Resources: Wooden Planks

Before you embark on your boat-building endeavor, you’ll need to gather the necessary resources. In this case, the key ingredient for crafting a boat is wooden planks . Here’s how you can obtain them:

• Locate a tree in Minecraft and chop it down using your axe. Make sure to collect enough wooden logs.
• Open your crafting table by right-clicking on it or pressing the appropriate key on your keyboard (default: E).
• In the crafting table interface, convert the wooden logs into wooden planks by placing them in any adjacent slots. Each wooden log produces four wooden planks.
• Collect the wooden planks from the output slot. You will need a minimum of five wooden planks to craft your boat.

Craft Your Boat:

Now that you have gathered enough wooden planks, it’s time to craft your boat!

• Open your crafting table once again.
• Place the wooden planks in a U-shape pattern, filling the bottom row and the middle slot of the second row of the crafting table.
• Retrieve your newly crafted boat from the output slot.

Congratulations! You now have your very own boat in Minecraft! It’s time to set sail and explore the vast oceans and rivers of your Minecraft world.

Using Your Boat:

Now that your boat is ready, let’s go over how to use it in the game.

• To place your boat in the water, simply right-click on any surface of water while holding your boat item in your hand.
• Once placed, you can board and control the boat by right-clicking on it.
• Use the WASD keys (default controls) to move the boat and explore your surroundings.
• Be aware of potential obstacles like rocks or strong currents that may affect your boat’s movement.
• To disembark the boat, right-click on it again.

With your boat, you can navigate rivers, cross large bodies of water, and even locate hidden underwater treasures. Explore new biomes, discover uncharted lands, and enjoy the serenity of sailing across the Minecraft world.

Conclusion:

Knowing how to make a boat in Minecraft not only provides a means of transportation but also adds a sense of adventure to your gameplay. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can create your very own boat and embark on exciting journeys across the virtual waters. So, gather your wooden planks, set sail, and let your imagination run wild in the endless world of Minecraft!

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How to Make a Ship in Minecraft

The Seas and Oceans of Minecraft are vast and hold many secrets just waiting to be found. There’s nothing like hopping into your Minecraft Boat and venturing off into the waters in search of Wrecks and finding buried Treasures .

In many of the Ocean Biomes you have certainly come across some of the many Shipwrecks that can be found along Beaches or the bottom of the Ocean.

Anytime I find one I am inspired by the design and wonder how I could make a ship of my very own for a port back at my base or village.

So, let’s go over some ways to build a ship in Minecraft.

Building a Small River Ship

Of course a ship doesn’t need to be an enormous vessel meant to travel through the seven seas. If you have a port more inland you can also build a small River ship as well!

You will first need to find a wider River to fit your ship in or simply terraform a little bit.

To start off we will be choosing our materials. I personally chose to use the kind of Wood I saw near the River before building.

I firstly place down Slabs at the depth of how deep I want my ship’s hull to be, or how deep I can. If your River is more shallow it’ll be good to use Slabs half a block above the bottom so that way the ship still seems to float.

With the Slabs I make a line as long as I want my ship to be and I’ll be using this as the center of the ship. The key and challenge will be keeping both sides symmetrical.

I alternate between normal Wood Plank blocks and Stairs and Slabs to make the shape of the ship. A thing that may help is making a basic outline to see how the whole thing will curve and look.

You want it to be a smooth curve and not something rough, kind of like you would when building a barn or stable roof .

With the small hull done I use Slabs to build the deck. Using Fences of a different type of wood I circle around the deck so it’s not so easy to fall off and make a small sail in the center of the deck with White Banners for the cloth.

The rest is all a matter of your personal style and decoration.

Using a Boat to Build a Small Ship

If building a ship like that from scratch is too much work and too big for you there is a fun alternative you can do that utilizes the original Boat you can craft in the game.

These ships can also be considered larger boats and mostly utilize blocks like Slabs, Trap Doors, and of course, the Boat to build them.

You start off similarly as you do with a larger ship. You will want to make it at least 4 blocks long along with Stairs on the ends just to give the ship a general shape.

A Boat takes up two total blocks and we will be using it here so that when the build is finished the paddles on the Boat seem to be coming out of the side of our ship. The two (or more) additional blocks we have left we can use to place down a Barrel, Chest, or Crafting Table for us to use.

The sides you can line either with Signs of your chosen wood material or Trap Doors. I chose the Trap Doors, because I prefer the way they look.

Finally, we will once again use Fences and Banners to make our sail. Holding the CTRL button when placing the Fence on the Crafting Table or Barrel will stop you from accessing it as you place it down.

I make the sail just 3 blocks tall and add an extra Fence to the side, before hanging the 3 Banners along the length of it for the sail.

Building a Large Ship

To build a large vessel fit for the seas we’re going to need a lot of space, compared to our previous designs.

For this I suggest finding a spot farther away from land, preferably in the Ocean, Deep Ocean or just an overall deep Sea biome. We don’t want the bottom of our ship to reach the bottom of the Water or the shore.

Like with our river ship I will start this one off by making the center and spine. I am using regular Wood Plank blocks, making the center 3 blocks thick in total.

When I have my length I proceed to make the skeleton on either side, similarly as I did before. This way I can figure out the shape and size I want for the ship.

Once I have that much done I follow the same steps of filling in the outline and top deck and removing the Water with Sponges that may be remaining inside the lower deck.

Now, since this ship is bigger it means we can fit a lot more, both inside and on top of it. The inside I reserve for my make-belief crew. I use a Ladder on a wooden beam to descend down into the lower deck and one side I use to build the sleeping quarters.

The opposite side will be a small kitchen along with some general storage for the items I have on the ship.

In some cases it is a tight squeeze for building, but it makes it feel cozy.

On the top deck I put down some Barrels and Fences, along with a pair of makeshift canons made with polished blackstone walls. I think wlackstone looks good for these builds.

On the back of the ship I build a small platform where the ship’s steering wheel would be. If you have a bigger ship you can even build a captain’s room here.

In the center of the upper deck I use Spruce Logs to build up the large sail of our ship. Using Stairs at the very top I build a crows nest.

Since Banners would be too small for this sail, I use White Wool blocks at the very top to make it seem like a closed sail. If you want an open sail you can do so using the same blocks.

Finally all that would be left are the details on the inside and outside.

For ships like these getting lighting down is important, so using Torches or Lanterns is crucial. If a Mob such as a Creeper spawns somewhere on the ship a single explosion could ruin all of your work and leave you stranded at Sea.

To combat this you can turn off Mob griefing or light up every part of your ship that you can.

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10 cool minecraft dock designs.

By: Author mythicpencil

Posted on Last updated: December 20, 2023

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Building a dock in Minecraft is a convenient way to extend your base into the ocean. Docks can be practical and used for catching fish or as a place for storing your boats.

There are many different shapes, sizes, and materials available when it comes to building a dock in Minecraft. The size can range from a small fishing dock to a full “town on the water” with boats. Since most docks are built with wood in real-life, wood is one of the most common building materials.

Minecraft Dock Design Tips

There are many things you can add to your dock design to make it more useful and look better. Here are some ideas to consider:

• Buildings – Small survival homes or shops can be built directly onto the water or just on the shore.
• Fishing Spots – An area to be used specifically as a fishing dock. This could be a small square or a long walkway into the ocean.
• Boat Structures – Large, stationary boats with sails anchored to your dock.
• Boat Storage – Boats in Minecraft are very small, but you can make a section to place some boats into the world.
• Walkways – Lighted and decorated walkways on the ocean.
• Markets – A large square out on the ocean with shop buildings or tents.
• Beacons – Building a beacon near your dock can provide increased movement speed.

Here are our top picks for the best Minecraft dock designs and ideas to give you some inspiration.

1. Fishing Dock

This is a great example of a small fishing dock that includes some small buildings, lighting, boat storage, and areas for fishing. Since it is so small and compact, it can easily be built on most bodies of water.

Since this dock design is mostly made out of wood, it would not be too difficult to build in any survival world. The buildings can even be used as a storage chest area for all your fishing and boating supplies.

2. Minecraft Harbor

A little more industrial-looking dock design with buildings on the shore, a large wooden platform on the shore, decorative storage boxes, and some ships built on the water.

A really cool addition is the windmill build off in the distance! You could also substitute with a lighthouse or other ocean related building.

3. Simple Wooden Dock

This small fishing dock is probably one of the most simple designs you will find. The use of fences as poles into the water (along with a fence underneath for support) is a fantastic idea.

It would be a cool building idea to build a basement or underground area below the house.

4. City Docks

If you’re building an urban city on the water, don’t forget to build a little bit into the ocean! This Minecraft dock design has a great walkway and decorative walls along the ocean, grass square for trees, and stairs going down to the ocean level.

This design is not made from wood, but the material choice definitely suits the buildings around it. For a dock like this, you could use white concrete blocks or even just regular stone.

5. Medieval Dock (with Shops)

These docks are fairly small and focus a lot on the buildings on the shore. Building using Medieval architecture is a good idea for docks because boats were a major mode of transport in that time period.

Some ideas for the buildings could be to keep quality Minecraft food inside or have a little shop. Connecting the rail tracks to a minecart system will also allow easy access to the ocean!

6. Pirate Cove

If you enjoy building with a pirate theme, this is definitely the dock design for you. You will probably need to find a good location that feels like a hidden cove or bay. After all, pirates don’t usually live right out in the open on the beach!

Doing your potion brewing here might be a good idea, or even storing your valuables like gold and diamonds.

7. Cargo Dock

This Minecraft dock idea is designed around unloading massive container ships. Due to the size and scale of this build, it may be better done on creative mode!

Since this design is more urban, installing a Minecraft texture pack is a smart idea.

8. Ocean Town

A cool idea for an ocean dock in Minecraft is to add lots of buildings and make a full town. As seen in this video, it is easy to add buildings right along your walkways and even add some height to those buildings.

When building a bigger town, it might be smart to build some decorations for the town. Some ideas could be to build some statues or add some seating areas with trees.

9. Village Docks

If you’re building a village right on the water and want some docks built nearby, this design will work nicely. The use of walls and stairs going down to the dock area gives the feeling that the dock is quite separate from the village.

10. Warehouse Pier

A neat little warehouse with large doors and a small dock nearby. The warehouse can be used to store goods and the railway can be connected to other rail systems.

Stacking blocks outside like pumpkins, watermelons, and chests is a great idea as well.

That concludes our top picks for the best Minecraft dock designs . Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Leave a comment below!