How to Fix Boats Appearing as Default Models

Verify Model Loader Requirements

If your boats still display the vanilla boxy look without wooden roofs, your client is missing the required custom entity model support. Cute and Better Boats requires either OptiFine or the Entity Model Features (EMF) mod to render custom boat geometry and updated entity textures. Ensure that one of these tools is actively running before launching your world.

Enable the Resource Pack

Once your model loader is active, make sure the pack is properly prioritized in your game options:

1. Pause the game and navigate to Options > Resource Packs.

2. Locate CUTE AND BETTER BOATS in the left column and click the arrow to move it to the Selected column on the right.

3. Ensure the pack is placed near the top of the active list so other texture packs do not overwrite the boat models or textures.

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Return to your world. Any boat resting on water should now correctly display its custom wooden roof, updated textures, and modified silhouette.