The Boating Modlet for V2 Series
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 40 Vehicles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
TO USE THIS MOD IN MULTIPLAYER AND EAC MUST BE OFF
*These are two boats that were initially released in A17. 2 they are once again fully functional in the current V2. 0 version of the game after updating. This version is backward compatible with V1 Series .
Work in progress experimental version of the boating modlet now at Version 8 for V2. 0
Launch
Place the boat on/in water in a 'shallow water' area, if you have no shallow
water in your map then build a small launch dock, then add fuel to boat.
Controls
Steering is A and D as per vanilla settings ....the mouse is for looking around only and has no affect on steering a boat.
W is forwards and S is slow down/reverse .. If you let go of w and shift (Turbo) then the boat slowly comes to a stop, pressing s will slow the boat down
more quickly this replaces spacebar as the brake key.
IMPORTANT *
Space bar and c no long control the tilt angle ...pressing them will make boat bob up and down in this version, XML has changed to self levelling method.
If you hit a water bank or object in the water the boat will tilt but can now be corrected by simply turning left or right and circle round a bit.
To anchor boat and stop it drifting away just slow down come to a halt and the self levelling xml should bring you to a fixed position, useful if you have a fishing mod installed (Experimental method .
Other Info
Boats can be picked up into inventory, if you sink it at any point, although be careful if you sink
it too far away from the shores as it could be a long swim back.
Crafting
The Boats are craftable in a standard workbench with no progression needed as the boats are intended as an early game version at the cost of resources and actually making a workbench early in the game.
The recipe is simple and uses in game resources.
If anyone wants to change the recipes and build methods then please do so but let me know how you improved it.
Modlet Updates Changelog:
Version 8. 1
1. modinfo updated
Version 8
1. Redone seating for new player poses
2. Changed boats to new use self levelling code
Additional credits : ActiniumTiger for new texture for dingy .
Models are purchased and you are not allowed to extract or alter in anyway.
More to come !
Happy Boating in V2. 0
Reminder: This mod does not change water blocks at all, so its going to be just add the xml modlet and off you go/float.
And as per usual with mods that add new models both client and server would need the mod.
Additional Credits: 7 Days to Die Forum community, The Fun Pimps, The ‘Crew’ on Guppy’s Discord, Haidrgna and our own Guppycur
The Boating Modlet for V2 Series adds two functional boats to the game, originally from A17.2, now updated for V2.0 and backward compatible with V1. It requires client and server installation, EAC off for multiplayer, and includes crafting, launching, and steering mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 486 endorsements indicate community approval.
- 20,408 downloads show significant usage.
- Recently updated on 2025-07-03, indicating active maintenance.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires installation on both client and server for multiplayer, increasing setup complexity.
- EAC must be off for multiplayer use, which may limit server compatibility.
- Experimental version noted as work in progress, with potential for instability.
This mod is for players who want to add water travel to their game, especially those playing V2.0 or V1 Series. It suits early-game players looking for a simple crafting option. Those who prefer stable, non-experimental mods or play on EAC-protected servers might want to skip.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure the mod is installed on both client and server, and EAC is disabled for multiplayer.
- Place boats in shallow water or build a small launch dock if no shallow water is available.
- Use A and D to steer, and remember that space bar and C no longer control tilt; use turning to correct.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- 7 Days To Die Mods
- Author
- RagsyUK
- Version
- 2.0.8.100
- Downloads
- 20,408
- Endorsements
- 486
- Category
- Vehicles
- Created
- 12/7/2020
- Updated
- 7/3/2025
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