Simple Ships
Adds working and fast ships for multiple passengers!
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About this Mod
Simple Ships
Simple Ships adds wooden ships - drive at high speed alone or with friends behind you!
Perfect for exploring the sea or having races with not just boring boats.
❓ FAQ
How fast are the ships?
In comparison to Vanilla boats - very fast! Just try it out and be amazed.
Does it work with other mods?
Yes. Simple Ships adds its very own entities so nothing else is affected.
Is this mod server- or client-side?
You need it on both server and client for the logic and the textures, though in Singleplayer everything works fine!
📌 Compatibility
- Minecraft 1.21.8
- Works in singleplayer and multiplayer
- Compatible with mods and resource packs
Available Versions
How to Install Simple Ships 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 "Simple Ships". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Simple Ships 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 Simple Ships compatible with fabric?
Simple Ships officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Simple Ships – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Ships 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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