Smooth Sail
This mod replaces Minecraft's binary boat steering with a smooth ramp.
About this Mod
Tired of your boat jerking violently every time you try to make a simple adjustment? Smooth Sail transforms the clunky, binary movement of vanilla rowing into a fluid, professional handling experience. By introducing an intentional acceleration curve to your steering, this mod allows you to navigate tight rivers and narrow docks with a level of precision that was previously impossible.
| FEATURES |
| Ramped Steering Input | Smoothly accelerates from 0% to 100% over one second when steering, eliminating the violent snap of vanilla's binary input |
| Micro-Adjustments | Tapping the steer key applies only a tiny nudge, giving you precise control at low speed |
| HUD Feedback Bar | A bar appears over the XP bar slot while steering, showing your current input power |
| HOW TO USE |
- Ride any boat and press
or
to steer.
- Hold the key down to gradually reach 100% turning power over one second.
- Tap the keys briefly to perform micro-corrections without oversteering.
- Watch the bars overlaying the XP bar to see exactly how much power is being applied in real-time.
| REQUIREMENTS |
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
| CLIENT & SERVER |
Some functionality exists on both the client and the server, making the mod required for the server but optional for the client.
| FREE & OPEN SOURCE |
This is a completely free project. I'm not asking for donations or "buy me a coffee" contributions. If you enjoy the mod, the best way to support it is by:
- Leaving a rating/review
- Sharing it with friends
- Reporting any bugs you find
Available Versions
How to Install Smooth Sail 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 "Smooth Sail". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Smooth Sail 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 Smooth Sail compatible with fabric?
Smooth Sail officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Smooth Sail – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smooth Sail 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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