BoatHandsFree

Allows players to attack, use items, and interact while rowing a boat.

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About this Mod

BoatHandsFree is a Minecraft client-side mod that removes operation restrictions while rowing a boat.

In vanilla Minecraft, players cannot attack, use items, or interact with entities and blocks while rowing a boat, which can lead to a negative gameplay experience.

This mod removes these restrictions, allowing players to attack, use items, and interact with entities and blocks while rowing a boat, making boat operations more flexible.

Available Versions

[forge] BoatHandsFree v1.0.1 for mc1.20.5+release

MC 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11forge

October 16, 2025

[fabric] BoatHandsFree v1.0.1 for mc1.20.5+release

MC 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

October 16, 2025

[fabric] BoatHandsFree v1.0.1 for mc1.18.2-1.20.4release

MC 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4fabric

October 16, 2025

[fabric] BoatHandsFree v1.0.1 for mc1.14-1.16.5release

MC 1.14, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.15, 1.15.1, 1.15.2, 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5fabric

October 16, 2025

[neoforge] BoatHandsFree v1.0.1 for mc1.20.6+release

MC 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11neoforge

October 16, 2025

How to Install BoatHandsFree on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BoatHandsFree". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+40 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BoatHandsFree server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BoatHandsFree compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

BoatHandsFree officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BoatHandsFree – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BoatHandsFree consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.