Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around
Rotate the boat to face the direction you were facing
About this Mod
Tired of boats never facing the right way when you board them in Minecraft? Say goodbye to the frustration with the "dmmttba" (Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around) mod! This Quality of Life mod ensures that when you hop into a boat, it will be perfectly aligned with the direction you were facing, making sailing smoother and more intuitive than ever. Enjoy a hassle-free nautical experience with dmmttba!
In 1.15 and older the mod had added a Compass per vanilla structure.
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Available Versions
How to Install Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.8 (+10 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.8. 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 Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Don't Make Me Turn This Boat Around 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.
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