ALT - Nordic RowBoat - The Gislinge - BOS
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #97 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Long description
The Gislinge
The Gislinge is a boat was found 30 years ago on the island of Sjælland in Denmark, near the village of Gislinge.
It would date from the year 1130, end of the Viking Age.
Shortly after this archaeological discovery, the Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde) made a replica of the Gislinge.
A few years ago they decided to make it an Open Source project so that everyone could build their own.
Since many people have started on this project, you can see one of these projects in this short video.
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A few months ago I came across a very good 3D replica made by Opus Poly that he recreated using this open source project.
When I saw this boat I thought it would be really cool in Skyrim. So I adapted it and converted it to the best for the game. I also added a lot of color to the vertices.
It therefore replaces the Vanilla RowBoat.
I didn't keep the mast, the sail and the ropes because this mesh already has a lot of poly. Then three-quarters of Skyrim's rowboats are moored or ashore.
So by removing these parts their number is divided by almost two. (I'm currently working on an even more optimized version, which removes unnecessary little details, I'll put it in the optional files when it's done.)
Why use Base Object Swapper of PO3 if it's a mesh replacement?
Although I adapted this new mesh as much as possible to the Vanilla mesh, the Vanilla mesh has a big mistake in its design.
ALT - Nordic RowBoat - The Gislinge - BOS is a cosmetic mod for Skyrim that replaces the standard rowboat with a historically accurate Viking ship model based on the Gislinge boat from the Viking Ship Museum. It uses Base Object Swapper for seamless integration. With 489 endorsements and over 216k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking immersive Nordic aesthetics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 489 endorsements and over 216k downloads
- Adds a touch of historical realism for lore-friendly immersion
- Simple drop-in installation with Base Object Swapper
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Base Object Swapper, an extra dependency to install
- Purely cosmetic – no gameplay changes or new mechanics
- Compatibility with other mods that alter rowboats may need load order tweaks
For Skyrim players who love historical accuracy and want to replace the vanilla rowboat with a more authentic Viking vessel. Great for immersion-focused playthroughs and lore enthusiasts. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls – this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled before adding this mod.
- Place this mod after other mods that affect rowboats in your load order to ensure it takes priority.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to easily track and manage the file installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Yuril
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 216,462
- Endorsements
- 489
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 4/3/2023
- Updated
- 4/7/2023
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