BoatCam
by Piggle
BoatCam is a Fabric client mod for Ice Boat Racing that changes how the camera follows a boat while it is driving.
What it does
The camera yaw turns to match the direction the boat is moving, so the view follows the track without manual adjustment. Smoothing can be tuned in the config, which controls how quickly the camera reacts to changes in direction and speed. A fixed pitch option keeps the viewing angle steady when the boat rises or drops over uneven ice.
When a player enters a boat, the camera switches to the driving perspective automatically. The mod runs only on the client, so the server does not need to install it and players on a server can use it alone. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and its source code and issue tracker are public.
The mod is a fork of Bstn1802's BoatCam, which is no longer maintained. Files are published for Fabric only, across 21 release versions 1.20 – 26.3, and the latest build, 1.2.0-26.3, targets 26.3.
Key features
Automatic camera yaw
The camera rotates to face the direction of boat travel, following the velocity of the boat as it turns.
Configurable smoothing
Camera smoothness can be adjusted so the view follows movement gently or responds sharply to steering.
Fixed pitch option
A configurable fixed pitch holds the viewing angle steady across jumps and slopes on the track.
Perspective change on entry
Entering a boat switches the view to the driving perspective without a manual key press.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Racing on ice tracks
Players of Ice Boat Racing who want a steadier view while steering through corners and tunnels can use the camera settings to suit each track.
Who it’s for: Players of Ice Boat Racing who drive with a camera that follows the boat, and anyone who wants a more stable view while racing.
How it compares
Racing Minimap is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, client-side only, and built for Fabric 1.21.1 – 1.21.11. It adds a minimap rather than changing the camera. Smooth Camera is client-side only and covers 1.16 – 26.3 on Fabric, with a license of All rights reserved, so its source is not open. Chest Boat Patch is an MIT-licensed, client-side only Fabric mod for 1.19.2 – 1.21.6 and affects chest boats rather than the camera.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoatCam | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-15 |
| Racing Minimap | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-10-15 |
| Smooth Camera | Fabric | 1.16 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-16 |
| Chest Boat Patch | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.6 | Client-side only | 2025-01-04 |
Questions
Does BoatCam need to be installed on a server?
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In the catalog
BoatCam is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This mod has been forked from Bstn1802's BoatCam, as it was no longer being maintained.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/boatcam
- Owner
- Piggle
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15