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Better Boat Movement Mod Wiki & Guide

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Improves boat physics and handling mechanics for smoother water navigation.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjust Settings for Your PlaystyleAccess Configuration The mod provides two main adjustable settings that control how your boat interacts with terrain:…Navigate Uneven Terrain Without StoppingUnderstand Step-Up Mechanics The mod allows boats to automatically step up blocks during travel, eliminating the need…Set Up Fast Ice Travel RoutesPrepare Your Ice Track Ice boating is significantly smoother with this mod. Start by creating or finding a long ice…Troubleshoot Boats Getting Stuck or Slowing DownIdentify the Problem If your boat still stalls despite the mod: Check for 2+ block height changes (these exceed step…

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable the mod after installing it?
The mod is active by default once installed. You'll notice boats immediately handle ice and uneven terrain better. If you want to verify it's working, try boating on ice—you should maintain speed without slipping as much as before.
What does step height actually do?
Step height determines how tall a block your boat can climb over without stopping. A higher step height lets your boat smoothly traverse small obstacles like slabs, stairs, and terrain bumps that would normally halt you.
Can I change the step height and collision settings?
Yes. You can adjust stepHeight and extraCollisionDetectionRange in the mod's config file to match your playstyle—increase them for smoother travel over rougher terrain, or decrease them if you want more precise collision behavior.
Why is my boat still getting stuck on blocks?
Your step height setting may be too low for the obstacles you're crossing, or collision detection isn't catching the block in time. Try increasing both stepHeight and extraCollisionDetectionRange in the config, then restart your world.

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