You won't be able to tell without opening the hatch, if you have another vehicle you could drag to shore and open the hatch. The boat is light enough that the host player should be able to push it around on shore.

It's possible there isn't enough power, so you could attach a power cable to the back if possible. The bilge is a compromise of space used, power efficiency, and effectiveness. So it does pump out quite slowly.

Question, my friend and I smashed the boat into a wall. Sunk right to the bottom. Got it all fixed up, but its removing water from the ship incredibly slowly. How do I know the bilge is working correctly?

@𒀭𒄊𒀕𒃲 Glad your liking it, cheers for the comment!

This is the best starter boat ive seen so far, cheers.

I'm guessing you are playing classic mode? If so you'll want to search for classic starter boats. Hope that helps!

It is absolutely NOT a starter boat !!!!

Thanks for clarifying Shurq

I was tried making a trailer, but wasn't happy with how it turned out. I might try again one day. Also it allows others to connect Tiki to larger ships or their own trailers.

Im confused on the perpouse of the hardpoint conecter on the bottom? whats that for?

Normal career doesn't have a tech tree, just $20,000 and you can use anything you can afford.

Question, why is this (and other vessels) called starter if they require a lot of tech to be able to use?
Playing classic career.

I put quite a bit of effort into stabilization it really wasn't possible at such a small scale. If there is enough demand I could look into a larger boat for later game.

I have some mid game flying vehicles and some late game boats on my workshop.

I was wondering is there anyway you would make a more later game version of this? Maybe for like 40k+ or something?

No worries, for me it geeks out randomly when placing people on the inside seats, there isn't much I can do about, more weight won't help. Making the boat bigger would probably be the only solution, but then it would be more then $20k.

Are you using the rough seas mode in high wind? Autopilot generally does a better job at holding the boat stable and on course. In a boat as small and fast as this one its hard to add any stability features into it. A load of control fins with some PIDs might work, but I always found it usable enough even it high wind.

Thanks I figured it out, also just a quick tip on what I THINK would be a nice addition is, could you maybe add something better for weight? I can't put more than 4 people in the boat without it geeking in the water. Also it's really poor against wind any solutions potentially? Otherwise thanks!

On the back/stern below the water line

where is the power port? i onmly see water and diesal

Press B on the map to activate the locator and an orange circle should appear if you are within range. Then drive around a bit to get a 2nd circle, the transponder is at the intersection of where to 2 circles meet. As you approach the transponder the circles should get smaller and smaller.

Hope that was clear enough, let me know if you need a better explanation. Glad you're enjoying the boat, I tried to make as beginner friendly as possible and thanks for the comment!

Hey quick question dude, how do I use the beacon locator? I've been trying to figure out but I lowkey am hella confused since I started only a few days ago. Btw this is the like best boat I've used yet in the game from all the modded ones I've found. 11/10

It was last update july of 2024, everything works on my end, the main screen has the tracker I believe the B key on the side of the screen enables it (I may be thinking of other vehicles). W/S is throttle

idk when the last update was but this thing doesnt move unless in autopilot mode and I cant figure out how to use the tracker or many other things on this bote

The MC for the autopilot is between the dash and the water cannon at the front. You can switch the throttle to manual by disconnecting the red connection to the numerical switchbox that leads to the forward throttle output. Let me know if you want any help with it.

Thanks, glad you're enjoying it!

I'm trying to find where it is in the microcontroller but am too noobie to figure it out. Beautiful, beautiful work. I appreciate it more and more every trip it takes lol

I believe the throttle is locked when you are in autopilot. However when you reach the destination make sure to turn it off so it doesn't spin around and not allow throttle control

How can I change the throttle while on autopilot? I love this boat so much! So well thought out.

I believe it engages a slower gearbox and adjusts the trim to help it stay upright and get over waves

Love the boat. What does the rough seas keybind do?

@Liv2Game24_7 Not a dumb question, the refill is near the door on the right side and the tank itself is the engine compartment, there's a fluid fill block that fills custom tanks with whatever fluid you select. It should be embedded in the right wall if I remember correctly.

Hey man i have a really dumb question but where the hell is the gas tank lmfao, I cant find it hahaha.

@sup my name is dumb dumb @Kit Kat290 Thanks! Glad you like it

probably the best starter boat i have ever seen

i love it

No worries, glad you're enjoying it!

Thanks guys! Amazing work on this thing!

Yep, also I did make a crappy trailer for it too, but I wasn't happy with how it turned out.

Connecting to a larger boat for use as a rescue or emergency boat

What does the hard point thing do? on the bottom of the boat and the button inside?

@Ninjabuttons2 Press q or e on the centre of the blue circle.

how do I reset the centering of the map?

@ezet There's a charge port on the back under the waterline.

where can i charge it?

ok thanks

@jamez No I'm afraid its sealed, but you should be able to reach all of it from above or below with a wielder. There is an underwater wielder in the cabin.

is there a way to access the engine i kinda hit a shallow area and cant fix it :)

@kh4gg3rty @Simme2010 Thanks guys, glad you're enjoying it!

ty bro love you this is a masterpice

A masterpiece for 20k that kept me from giving up on the game. I am a new player who cannot build my own boat and was tired of getting around on the default boat using a compass and map. This boat seemingly has everything I need for the beginner missions.

there should be a pump that does it automatically

This boat is in bad need of some sort of pump system after opening the door a few times. How do I pump water out of the boat.