Build and Launch Your First Ship

Gather Materials and Craft

Collect wood, iron, and other basic materials from your world. Open a crafting table and locate the vessel recipes. The mod provides full survival crafting support—you can make the River Skiff first as it requires fewer resources than the larger Explorer Sloop or Merchant Schooner.

Place and Board Your Vessel

Walk to a body of water deep enough to float a ship. Right-click to place your crafted vessel item on the surface. The ship will materialize as a full 3D structure. Step onto the open wooden deck—you can walk freely across it without being locked into a seat.

Take the Helm

Locate the steering wheel (rear of the sloop or schooner, or center of the skiff). Right-click it to assume control. Use W to move forward and S to reverse. Press A or D to turn the rudder left or right. Double-tap W for a speed burst, or double-tap A/D for sharp banking turns.

Leave the Helm

Right-click the wheel again or hold Sneak to step away. You can now walk the deck freely, jump to other ships, or access cargo storage.