Small Ships 1.20+ [Forge / Fabric]

Small Ships is probably the best Minecraft mod to add to your list; it adds a few small ships to your game, they're straightforward to use and craft, and there's also a variety of wood types and sizes you could choose from. The smallest ship can only carry two players, whilst the biggest on the mod can carry up to 6 people! Small Ships mod have been covered on our website before, but that was very long ago; the mod has received a load of updates ever since; the boats now have canons, you're no longer defenseless against enemies, the boats are also very dynamic and can be controlled entirely, you can Press "R" to open/close the Ships Sail Or Press "J" to increase and "K" to decrease the Sail, and Press "I" to open/close the Ships. Inventory. Also, for those wondering how to use the canons, simply put some canon balls on the ship's inventory, place canons on the ships, aim at a specific target, then press "space."

The Small Ships mod is an excellent addition to your world if you're willing to explore the deepest points of the sea and look for treasures across the world; it also gives the ability to gather a crew and start your own One Piece adventure, all in all, The small ships mod is a must if you're pursuing such an adventure, install it now and enjoy. 

How to install it?

Open the Minecraft launcher and select the version corresponding to your downloaded mod.

Click on the "Mods" button at the top of the launcher window.

Click on the "Open Mods Folder" button. This will open the mods folder where you can install the mod.

Drag and drop the mod file you downloaded into the mods folder.

Close the mods folder and click the "Play" button to launch Minecraft with the mod installed.

That's it! You should now be able to use the mod in Minecraft. If you encounter any issues or errors, try updating Minecraft Forge to the latest version or checking the mod's documentation for troubleshooting tips.