Texture pack review
Xray Boat
Xray Boat latest build for Minecraft 1.9
This simple tweak turns your boats transparent so you can scan the ocean floor for ruins, corals, and shipwrecks while you sail.
Overview
In-depth
Xray Boat is a minimal tweak that makes boats transparent so you can see the ocean floor while you sail. The effect is straightforward, focused on a single practical change rather than an aesthetic overhaul. That makes Xray Boat useful for players who want a utility that helps locate underwater structures like shipwrecks, ruins, and coral beds without altering world textures globally.
The author, heycronus, designed this pack to work with vanilla Minecraft loaders, so installation is simple and fast for most players. Because the pack changes only the boat model and not blocks or mobs, it remains unobtrusive in screenshots and builds where you want the world to look familiar. The lightweight nature also reduces the chance of conflicts with larger resource packs.
Performance impact is negligible, which makes Xray Boat suitable for lower end systems or players who prefer to keep settings modest. For people who enjoy exploration and resource hunting at sea, this tweak reduces the need to jump out and swim repeatedly to check the seafloor. It also plays nicely alongside other small tweaks and utility packs when layered in the resource pack menu.
Note that this pack focuses on gameplay convenience and not on disguising activity on multiplayer servers. Server rules and anti-cheat measures vary, so check server policies before using transparent boat visuals online. You can browse more texture packs on our site at TexturesPack to combine Xray Boat with complementary packs. For more tweaks, see the tweaks category in our listings at tweaks.
Who should try it
Try Xray Boat if you spend time exploring oceans, collecting underwater loot, or mapping coastlines. It is also a handy tool for content creators who need clear footage of submerged features without editing out a boat. Because it is a narrowly scoped tweak, it is easy to enable or disable when you need it.
Gallery
Screenshots
Xray Boat in game, captured across biomes and lighting conditions.


What you get
Why Xray Boat?
Clear ocean view
Transparent boats let you scan the seafloor while moving, reducing the need to stop and dive frequently during exploration.
Minimal performance cost
The tweak alters only the boat model, which keeps memory and frame rate impact very low compared with full texture overhauls.
Simple installation
Works with vanilla resource pack loading, so you can add or remove it with a quick copy and paste into the resource packs folder.
Compatibility friendly
Because it only changes one asset, Xray Boat is unlikely to conflict with larger texture packs you may want to keep active.
Exploration focused
Designed specifically for locating shipwrecks, ruins, and coral formations while traveling across oceans.
Easy toggle
Enable or disable from the resource pack menu, which is convenient when you want to switch between pure visuals and utility mode.
Downloads
Get Xray Boat
The 1 most recent Xray Boat builds, direct mirror links, no ad redirects.
Install
How to install Xray Boat
Vanilla route
- 1Download the Xray Boat pack file from the source you trust.
- 2Open Minecraft, go to Options, then Resource Packs to reveal the folder link.
- 3Move the pack zip or extracted folder into the resourcepacks folder.
- 4Return to Minecraft, enable Xray Boat in the resource packs list and click Done.
- 5Reload the world or press F3 plus T to ensure assets refresh in-game.
Modded route (Minecraft Vanilla)
- 1Install Fabric or Forge according to the mod launcher you use, Optifine is optional.
- 2Place Xray Boat in the resourcepacks folder the same way as vanilla installs.
- 3If using Optifine, ensure its settings do not override resource pack assets.
- 4Start Minecraft with Fabric or Forge profile and enable the pack in Resource Packs.
- 5Reload the world or use the resource reload key to apply the transparent boat visuals.
◎ Compatibility
✓ Tested and confirmed working on Minecraft 1.9
We ran Xray Boat on Minecraft 1.9 even though the pack was not officially built for this version. Texture packs typically stay compatible across nearby Minecraft releases, and this one runs as expected.
Troubleshooting
Common problems
Boat still opaque
Confirm the pack is enabled in the Resource Packs menu and that no higher priority pack overrides the boat asset. Reload the resource packs or restart Minecraft.
Visual glitches near water
Turn off conflicting shaders or temporarily disable other resource packs that modify boat or water models, then reload assets to test.
Pack not visible in menu
Ensure the pack folder is placed in the correct resourcepacks directory and that the zip structure is correct, with pack.mcmeta at the archive root.
Changes revert on server
Some servers enforce their own textures or disallow certain client changes; check server rules and try playing in single player to verify local behavior.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Minecraft versions does Xray Boat support?+
The pack lists many supported vanilla versions. Texture packs generally remain compatible with nearby Minecraft versions even when they were not officially built for that release.
Will this pack hurt my FPS?+
No, because it only changes the boat texture and model, impact on performance should be minimal.
Can I use this on Bedrock Edition?+
This pack is created for Java resource packs and is not packaged for Bedrock. Bedrock uses a different format and may need conversion tools to work.
Do I need Optifine to run it?+
Optifine is not required, the pack works in vanilla. Optifine can be used optionally for other graphics tweaks, but it is not necessary for Xray Boat.
Is using this pack allowed on multiplayer servers?+
Server policies vary, some servers may prohibit client-side visual aids. Check the server rules, as using transparent boats could be against certain server guidelines.
Boat assets look wrong after updating Minecraft+
Try re-downloading an updated pack or test in single player; texture packs generally remain compatible with nearby Minecraft versions even when they were not officially built for that release.
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